1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 500 kg more than 2008 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 1995 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Park Avenue | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1493 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
