1980 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1994 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 865 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic. 1994 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1980 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1980 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Civic | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Civic | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2820 mm |
