1977 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 1977 Buick Electra 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 1977 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Civic |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
