1985 Dodge Charger vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Charger weights approximately 85 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Honda Civic (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Charger | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Charger | Civic |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
