1980 Volkswagen Passat vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (85 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 125 kg more than 1979 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, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1980 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 1980 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Volkswagen Passat | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Passat | Civic |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |