2004 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Honda Civic

To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 20 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 470 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Honda Civic 1984 Honda Civic
Make Honda Honda
Model Civic Civic
Year Released 2004 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1339 cc 1488 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 82 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 152 Nm 131 Nm
Torque RPM 1000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 74 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 86.5 mm
Top Speed 177 km/hour 180 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1270 kg 800 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 3760 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 61 L