1984 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 27 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 691 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Accord 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. 2011 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2011 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Accord |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1491 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |