1980 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 33 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 928 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.
Because 2013 Infiniti IPL 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 2013 Infiniti IPL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Civic | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Civic | IPL |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2850 mm |
