1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1980 Honda Civic
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 901 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic. 1998 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1980 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1980 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1980 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Park Avenue | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
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 Weight | 1686 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |