1958 DKW F 93 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1958 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 DKW F 93 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
1958 DKW F 93 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | DKW | Honda |
Model | F 93 | Civic |
Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 896 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2210 mm |