1990 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 262 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 1990 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Electra | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2649 mm |