2008 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Audi Coupe
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Audi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi Coupe would be higher. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Audi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 86 kg more than 1984 Audi Coupe.
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, 1984 Audi Coupe (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Audi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 1984 Audi Coupe has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Audi Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1984 Audi Coupe | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Civic | Coupe |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2226 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |