1984 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1993 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 846 kg more than 1984 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 1993 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Civic | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
