1979 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra.

Because 1979 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 1979 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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