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Civic
1974 Honda Civic
Japan
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1974
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 2
4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.5
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
70 hp
Power (kW)
51 kW
Top speed
152 km/h
(94 mph)
0–60 mph
11.5 seconds
0–100 km/h
12.2 seconds
Displacement
1,488 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,695 mm
(145.5 in)
Width
1,505 mm
(59.3 in)
Height
1,325 mm
(52.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,280 mm
(89.8 in)
Curb weight
755 kg
(1,664 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-40
20W-50
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
15W-40
15W-50
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
3 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
74 mm
(2.9 in)
Stroke
86.5 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
8.4 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 2
4
5-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
40 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
10.1 – 15 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.8 – 11.7 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.5 – 13.3 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,300 mm
(51.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,285 mm
(50.6 in)
Overhang, Front
715 mm
(28.1 in)
Overhang, Rear
700 mm
(27.6 in)
Turning Circle
9.4 m
Ground Clearance
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Opening Width
1,260 mm
(49.6 in)
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
160 mm
(6.3 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
935 mm
(36.8 in)
Head Room, Rear
875 mm
(34.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,255 mm
(49.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,260 mm
(49.6 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
67.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Opening Width (at roof)
1,250 mm
(49.2 in)
Sill Height
540 mm
(21.3 in)
Honda
465 vehicles
Civic
Model
13 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Civic Standard
1972–2026
Civic Hatchback Generations
1 of 14
1st Generation
1972–1978
Year
1974
Powertrain
1.5
Horsepower
70 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 2 | 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
FWD
Automatic | Manual, 2 | 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
