1977 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1977 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1216 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Buick Park Avenue 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 2009 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Civic | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Civic | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3009 mm |
