2005 Dodge Charger vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 21 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1028 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.
Because 2005 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2005 Dodge Charger 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. 2005 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Charger | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Charger | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |