1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 2003 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Honda Civic is newer by 19 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 (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 564 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2003 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.
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1984 Avanti Avanti | 2003 Honda Civic | |
Make | Avanti | Honda |
Model | Avanti | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |