1984 Dodge Charger vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1984 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 255 kg more than 1984 Dodge Charger. 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, 2011 Honda Civic (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Dodge Charger.

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