1971 Dodge Dart vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Dart. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Dart weights approximately 329 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1971 Dodge Dart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Dodge Dart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1971 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dart | Civic |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
