1984 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 24 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 554 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, 2008 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |