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Civic
1979 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
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Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
2nd Generation
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.5
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
69 hp
Power (kW)
51 kW
Displacement
1,488 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,760 mm
(148.0 in)
Width
1,580 mm
(62.2 in)
Height
1,345 mm
(53.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,250 mm
(88.6 in)
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
3.5 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, 3
4
5-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,360 mm
(53.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,370 mm
(53.9 in)
Overhang, Front
760 mm
(29.9 in)
Overhang, Rear
750 mm
(29.5 in)
Turning Circle
9.6 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
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
Awards
Motor Trend
Honda
465 vehicles
165 mm
(6.5 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
930 mm
(36.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
860 mm
(33.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,290 mm
(50.8 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
56.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Lug Nuts
Import Car of the Year
1980
Civic
Model
13 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Civic Standard
1972–2026
Civic Hatchback Generations
2 of 14
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2nd Generation
1979–1984
Year
1979
Powertrain
1.5
Horsepower
69 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
FWD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
