Honda Civic 1st, 2nd, 3rd Generations History

2024 Honda Civic

In 1972, a company named Honda launched a series of cars called Honda Civic 2024. These cars are not
considered luxury brands. But these cars are the bestselling passenger cars.

1st Generation (1972-1979)

honda civic 1st Generation

Standout Features

• turbocharged 2.0 litter engine
• 4 & 5 speed manual, 2-speed automatic transmission
• front wheel drive
• 4-wheel independent strut-type suspension
• 2-doors vehicle
• Adjustable back view mirror
• side indicators
• front and rear windscreen wipers
• Manually adjustable side view mirror
• Fuel efficient car

Dimensions, Boot Space & Weight

Length: 140.1-159.4 inch
Width: 59.25-59.29 inch
Height: 52.1-54.3 inch
Wheelbase: 86.6-89.7 inch
Width with mirrors: 59.2 inch
Ground clearance: 6.2-6.6 inch
Fuel capacity: 50 L
Doors: 03
Seating capacity: 05
Front track: 51.1 inch
Rear track: 50.7 inch
Circle, turning: 9.6 m
Front overhang: 26.3-29.7 inch
Rear overhang: 27.1-32.4 inch
Front headroom: 36.2 inch
Rear headroom: 33.6 inch
Front shoulder room: 49.4 inch
Rear shoulder room: 49 inches

Engine and transmission specs

Engine: transverse engine
Displacement: 1169 cc
Drive Type: front wheel drive
Horsepower: 50 hp
No. of Cylinder: 04
Fuel Supply: unknown
Valves Per Cylinder: 08
Gearbox: 4-speed manual
Torque: 109Nm
Transmission: 4-wheel manual

Power, Top Speed, & Mileage

Maximum Power: 37kW @ 5000 rpm
Peak Torque: 80 Lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Mileage: 5.9L/100 km (about 62.14 mi)
Top Speed: 95mph
0-60 mph: 12.5s
0-95 mph: 20.4s
Max torque: 69 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm

Chassis, Suspension, & Brakes

Steering: Power steering
Steering size:16inch
Suspension: Independent suspension
Tyre type: 155TR12 Nanking
Front Tyre: 195/65 R15
Rear Tyre: 195/65 R15
Front brakes: 282 mm (about 11.1 in) disc brake
Rear brakes: 282mm (about 11.1 in) disc brake
Wheels type: alloy wheels
Wheels size: 16 inch
Front-wheel size: 16 inch
Rear wheel size: 16.8 inch

Available Colors

platinum white pearl
radiant red metallic
modern steel metallic,
lunar silver metallic
golden brown metallic

Prices in different countries

Honda Civic USA Price: 1390-3300 USD
Honda Civic UAE Price: AED 124,900
Honda Civic UK Price: 1500 $
Honda Civic Pakistan Price: 1500000 pkr
Honda Civic India Price: 500000 pkr

Honda Civic 2nd gen

honda civic 2nd gen

In 1979, Honda launched the second generation of civic car series. It is a subcompact car with a
more powerful engine than the first generation.

(1979-1983)

Features

• 1.3 Littre, CVCC inline engine
• 4 /5-speed automatic transmission, 2 speed automatic
• 16 inches wheel
• Firmer suspension
• Manually Adjustable side mirror
• Coolant temp. and Fuel analog meter
• Air conditioning system
• Fuel efficient engine
• Analog speedometer
• Manually adjustable rearview mirror
• Electric adjustable Windshield wipers
• Side indicator with power adjustment
• Warning lights
• Hand brake
• Front night lights
• Rear red lights
• Little holder on the LHS of steering

Engine & Transmission Specs

honda civic 2nd gen interior

Engine: 1.3 Littre, CVCC inline engine
Transmission: Automatic & Manual
Horsepower: 55HP
Torque: 32 lb. Ft
Cylinder: 04
Gearbox: 4/5-speed manual, 2-speed automatic
Valve/cylinder: 02
Bore: 72 mm
Stroke: 82mm (about 3.23 in)
Drive type: Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel: petrol
Displacement: 1335cc
Compression Ratio: 8.4 :1
Engine oil capacity: 3.5 L

Power, Top Speed, & Mileage

Top speed: 140 – 150 km/h
0 to 100mph: 13.5 – 17.3 sec
0 to 60 mph: 12.6 – 16.1 sec
Max power:55 hp
Max torque: 32 lb. Ft
Mileage: 10.56 m/l

Chassis, Suspension, & Brakes

Steering: Power steering
Steering size: 15 1/2″ x 3″
Suspension: Independent suspension
Wheels type: 4.5Jx13 ET45
Wheels size: 12 inch
Total wheel diameter: 548/21.6 (mm/in)
Tyre type: BP RE021
Tyre size: 6.00 S 12
Tyre width: 152 mm (about 5.98 in)
Brakes: Disc brakes

Available Colors

Platinum white pearl
radiant red metallic
modern steel metallic
lunar silver metallic
golden brown metallic

Prices in different countries

Pakistan: PKR 12,25,335
India: Inr 3,30,916
United states: $4,000
United Kingdom: £3,706
UAE: AED 14,692

Dimension, Capacity, & Boot Space

Wheelbase: 2250mm (about twice the length of a baseball bat)
Length: 3800 mm (about 12.47 ft)
Width: 1590 mm (about 5.22 ft)
Height: 1360 mm (about 4.46 ft)
Ground Clearence: 165 mm (about 6.5 in)
Fuel capacity: 50L
Seating capacity: 05
Doors: 03

Headlights: ✔
Daytime Running Lamps: ✗
Fog Lights: ✔
Taillights: ✗
Sunroof: ✗
Wipers: ✔
Roof Rails: ✗
Front Grille: ✗
Trunk Opener: ✗

Safety features

Air Bags: ✗
Brake warning: ✔
Hill Assist:
Traction Control: ✗
Electronic Stability Program: ✗
Seat Belt Warning:
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System: ✗
Central Locking: ✗
Engine Immobilizer: ✔
Parking Assistance: ✗

Weight

Curb Weight: 745 – 781 kg (about 1721.81 Lb)
Max Roof Load: 50 kg
Max Towbar Download: 50 kg
Gross Weight: 1,190 kg
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%: 700 kg (about 1543.23 Lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked: 380kg
Cargo Capacity: 409-445kg

Honda Civic 3rd gen

In 1979, Honda launched the second generation of civic car series. It is a subcompact car with a
more powerful engine than the first generation.
(1983-1987)

honda civic 3rd gen

Features

  • 1.5 Littre, D-series engine
  • 4 /5-speed automatic transmission, 3 & 4-speed automatic
  • 16 inches wheel
  • single note horn
  • Height Adjustable Retractor
  • central locking
  • Tool Kit and Jack
  • Belt Pretensioner
  • seat belts
  • clock
  • Low and high beam front lights
  • Rare red warning lights
  • Fuel efficient engine optional
  • Analog speedometer
  • Manually adjustable rearview mirror
  • Electric adjustable Windshield wipers
  • Side indicator with power adjustment
  • MacPherson strut suspension
  • Manually Adjustable side mirror
  • Coolant temp, and Fuel analog meter
  • Air conditioning system
  • Warning lights
  • Hand brake
  • Little holder on the LHS of steering
  • Multipoint Injection fuel system

Engine & Transmission Specs

honda civic 3rd

Engine: 1.5 Littre, D-series inline engine
Transmission: Automatic & Manual
Horsepower: 85 HP
Torque: 128 Nm
Cylinder: 04
Stroke: 86.5mm (about 3.41 in)
Drive type: Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel: petrol
Power: 62 kW
Displacement: 1488cc
Compression Ratio: 8.7 :1
Engine oil capacity: 3.5 L
Gearbox: 4/5-speed manual, 3 & 4-speed automatic
Valve/cylinder: 02
Bore: 74 mm (about 2.91 in)
Power, Top Speed, & Mileage
Top speed: 158 kmph
0 to 100mph: 13 sec
0 to 60 mph: 8.9 sec
Max power: 62 kW
Max torque: 128 Nm
Mileage: 21.2 km/l

Chassis, Suspension, & Brakes

Steering: Power steering
Steering size: 15 1/2″ x 3″
Suspension: MacPherson strut suspension
Wheels type: Alloy wheels
Wheels size: 13 inch
Tyre type: Michelin MXL
Tyre size: 175/70R13
Brakes: Disc brakes
Fastening type: Lug bolts
Available Colors
platinum white pearl
radiant red metallic
modern steel metallic
lunar silver metallic
golden brown metallic

Prices in different countries

Pakistan: PKR 28,73,223
India: Inr 3,30,916
United states: $9,346
United Kingdom: £8,720
UAE: AED 34,328

Dimension, Capacity, & Boot Space

Length: 3,990 mm (about 13.09 ft)
Turning Circle: 10 m
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (about 6.5 in)
Wheelbase: 2,450 mm (about 8.04 ft)
Width: 1,650 mm (about twice the length of a baseball bat)
Height: 1,490 mm (about 4.89 ft)
Track, Front: 1,400 mm (about 4.59 ft)
Track, Rear: 1.415 mm (about 0.06 in)
Overhang, Front: 745 mm
Overhang, Rear: 795 mm (about 2.61 ft)
Fuel capacity: 45L
Seating capacity: 05
Doors: 03

Weight

Curb Weight: 894 kg (about the weight of a Clydesdale horse)
Gross Weight: 1,365 kg (about 3009.31 Lb)
Max Trailer Load braked 12%: 900 kg (about 1984.16 Lb)
Max Trailer Load unbraked: 440 kg (about 970.03 Lb)
Cargo Capacity: 471 kg (about 1038.38 Lb)
Max Roof Load: 50 kg

Features

Headlights: ✔
Daytime Running Lamps: ✗
Fog Lights: ✔
Taillights: ✗
Sunroof: optional
Wipers: ✔
Roof Rails: ✗
Front Grille: ✗
Trunk Opener: ✗
Sunroof: Optional
Sun Blind: Optional
Tinted Glass: Optional
Tow Hook: Front I Rear
Antenna: Whip
Mud Flaps: Optional
Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Safety features

Air Bags: ✗
Brake warning: ✔
Seat Belt Warning: ✗
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System: ✗
Central Locking: ✗
Hill Assist: ✗
Traction Control: ✗
Electronic Stability Program: ✗
Engine Immobilizer: ✔
Parking Assistance: ✗

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