1984 Honda Civic vs. 1980 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Prelude weights approximately 120 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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. 1980 Honda Prelude has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Honda Prelude will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1980 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Prelude |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2330 mm |