1984 Dodge Omni vs. 1975 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Dodge Omni is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Dodge Omni (62 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Dodge Omni should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Dodge Omni weights approximately 302 kg more than 1975 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, 1984 Dodge Omni (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Dodge Omni will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Dodge Omni | 1975 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Omni | Civic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 42 L |
