1984 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 130 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1981 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Accord |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| 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 | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
