1994 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1994 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Civic weights approximately 195 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. 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, 1994 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord. 1981 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1994 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda Civic | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Accord |
Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |