1997 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 1997 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick Park Avenue | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Park Avenue | Civic |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |