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1981 Honda Civic
Japan
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
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Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
2nd Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Sedan 1.5
Power (hp)
64 hp
Power (kW)
47 kW
Displacement
1,488 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,140 mm
(163.0 in)
Width
1,600 mm
(63.0 in)
Height
1,345 mm
(53.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,320 mm
(91.3 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
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,360 mm
(53.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,380 mm
(54.3 in)
Overhang, Front
850 mm
(33.5 in)
Overhang, Rear
970 mm
(38.2 in)
Ground Clearance
165 mm
(6.5 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
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
Interior
Head Room, Front
980 mm
(38.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
900 mm
(35.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,290 mm
(50.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,270 mm
(50.0 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 Nuts
Import Car of the Year
1980
Civic
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Sedan
Variant
Civic Standard
1975–2024
Civic Sedan Generations
2 of 13
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2nd Generation
1980–1984
Year
1981
Powertrain
Sedan 1.5
Horsepower
64 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Sedan
2WD
Gasoline
