1984 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Honda Z
To start off, 2004 Honda Z is newer by 20 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Z weights approximately 160 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 2004 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Z. (62 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2004 Honda Z | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Z |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 35 L |