1980 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Civic |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
