1984 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 230 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (96 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont 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. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | Civic | Belmont |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |