1986 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 840 kg more than 1986 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic. 2000 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1986 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1986 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Civic | 2000 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Honda | Buick |
Model | Civic | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1986 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2780 mm |