1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 601 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Buick Roadmaster 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 1994 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Roadmaster | Civic |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
