2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 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 80 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 782 kg more than 1986 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic. 2003 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1986 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1986 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1986 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2210 mm |
