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Honda Civic 1.3

General information

ModelHonda Civic 1.3
Year1979
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating65 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1335 ccm (81.46 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1335 ccm (81.46 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power68.00 PS (50 kW or 67 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque108.00 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.7 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression8.4:1
Bore x stroke72.0 x 82.0 mm (2.8 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder3
Gearbox3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0855 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space3660 litres (967 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (421.3 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight795 kg (1,752.7 pounds)
Overall length3770 mm (148.4 inches)
Overall width1590 mm (62.6 inches)
Overall height1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Ground clearance180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheelbase2330 mm (91.7 inches)
Fuel capacity40.0 litres (10.57 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originJapan
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