1984 Honda Civic vs. 1973 Vauxhall Magnum
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Magnum would be higher. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Magnum weights approximately 198 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1973 Vauxhall Magnum 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 1973 Vauxhall Magnum. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, both vehicles can yield 131 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1973 Vauxhall Magnum | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Civic | Magnum |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |
