1983 Dodge Charger vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Charger. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Charger weights approximately 270 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, 1983 Dodge Charger (161 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Dodge Charger | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Charger | Civic |
Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2210 mm |