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Vehicles›Make›Honda›Model›Civic

1978 Honda Civic

Japan Gasoline 2WD SedanUpdated Aug 26, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1978
Make: Honda
Model: Civic
Body Style: Sedan
Generation: 1st Generation
Seats: 4
Doors: 2
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: 2WD
Transmission: Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 1.2 Manual
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 60 hp
Power (kW): 44 kW
Displacement: 1,237 cc

Dimensions

Length: 3,774 mm (148.6 in)
Width: 1,506 mm (59.3 in)
Height: 1,331 mm (52.4 in)
Wheelbase: 2,250 mm (88.6 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration

Bore: 73 mm (2.9 in)
Stroke: 74 mm (2.9 in)
Compression Ratio: 8.1 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Manual, 4-speed

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,300 mm (51.2 in)
Track, Rear: 1,280 mm (50.4 in)
Turning Circle: 9.4 m
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load: 75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Sedan

Equipment

Other Equipment

Normal Roof: Yes

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts: 4 pcs
Bolt Distance: 120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front: 67.1
Fastening Type: Lug Nuts

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Odometer Limit: 100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification: Supermini
Australian Classification: Light Car
European Segment: B-Segment
Car.info Classification: Small Family Car

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Honda465 vehicles

CivicModel13 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Sedan

Variant

Civic Sedan Generations1 of 13

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

60 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Transmission

Gasoline