1982 Honda Civic vs. 1983 Pontiac Phoenix
To start off, 1983 Pontiac Phoenix is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac Phoenix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac Phoenix (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1982 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac Phoenix should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac Phoenix weights approximately 315 kg more than 1982 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, 1983 Pontiac Phoenix (181 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac Phoenix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Civic | 1983 Pontiac Phoenix | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Civic | Phoenix |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2670 mm |
