2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1972 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1004 kg more than 1972 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1972 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2210 mm |
