1980 Buick Skyhawk vs. 1984 Honda HP-X
To start off, 1984 Honda HP-X is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Skyhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Skyhawk would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Skyhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Skyhawk weights approximately 180 kg more than 1984 Honda HP-X.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Skyhawk | 1984 Honda HP-X | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Skyhawk | HP-X |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1155 kg |