1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 354 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Avanti Avanti 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 1984 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Avanti Avanti | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Avanti | Honda |
Model | Avanti | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |