1976 Buick Riviera vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Riviera (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 397 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Riviera (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Civic |
Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |