1994 Buick Riviera vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1994 Buick Riviera is newer by 10 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Riviera weights approximately 720 kg more than 1984 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. 1994 Buick Riviera 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. 1994 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Buick Riviera | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Riviera | Civic |
Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |