1985 Dodge Daytona vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1985 Dodge Daytona 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Dodge Daytona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Dodge Daytona weights approximately 425 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, 1985 Dodge Daytona (184 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Dodge Daytona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Daytona | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Daytona | Civic |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2210 mm |
