1981 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 666 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1981 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 1981 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 1981 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Civic |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |