Engine Size of the 1981 Honda Civic
The 1981 Honda Civic was available with two engine options: a 1.3-liter and a 1.5-liter engine. The 1.3-liter engine produced 55 horsepower, while the 1.5-liter engine produced 67 horsepower. Both engines employed the CVCC design. The Civic also had a four-speed manual transmission for base models, while DX trims had a five-speed unit, with the two-speed automatic available as an option.
So, the engine sizes available for the 1981 Honda Civic were:
– 1.3-liter engine: 55 horsepower
– 1.5-liter engine: 67 horsepower
These details are based on the information from the second-generation Honda Civic, as well as the specifications for the 1981 Honda Civic Sedan.
Contents
- What year Civic came with a k20?
- How much did a Honda Civic cost in 1980?
- What Honda has a k20 engine?
- What is the engine size of the old Honda Civic?
- How much was a 1980 Civic?
- How do I tell what size my Honda engine is?
- What year is the oldest Honda Civic?
- What engine is in my Honda Civic?
- What engine is in a 1981 Honda Civic hatchback?
- What engine is in a 1980 Honda Civic?
What year Civic came with a k20?
K20A (i-VTEC)
| Engine | Application | Rev limiter |
|---|---|---|
| K20A (Eco) | 2005–2010 Honda Civic (JDM) | |
| K20A1 | 2001–2006 Honda Stream (RN3, FWD) | |
| 2001–2006 Honda Stream (RN4, AWD) | ||
| K20A2 | 2001–2006 Honda Civic Type R ( EDM ) | 8250 RPM |
How much did a Honda Civic cost in 1980?
In 1980, a new Civic could be purchased for less than $4,000. Last year, a new cost just over $19,000.
What Honda has a k20 engine?
K20A (i-VTEC)
| Engine | Application | Compression |
|---|---|---|
| K20A3 | 2003–2006 Honda Civic 2.0 i-VTEC ( SEA ) | 9.8:1 |
| K20A4 | 2002–2006 Honda CR-V | 9.8:1 |
| K20A6 | 2003–2006 Honda Accord ( EDM ) | 9.8:1 |
| 2003–2006 Honda Accord ( ADM ) | 9.8:1 |
What is the engine size of the old Honda Civic?
Honda Civic (first generation)
| Honda Civic First generation (SB1/SG/SH/SE/VB) | |
|---|---|
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1169 cc EB1 I4 1237 cc EB2 I4 1237 cc EE CVCC I4 1335 cc EJ CVCC I4 1488 cc EC I4 1488 cc ED CVCC I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual 5-speed manual 2-speed Hondamatic semi-automatic |
How much was a 1980 Civic?
The Honda Civic 1980 prices range from $2,040 for the basic trim level Wagon Civic base to $4,070 for the top of the range Wagon.
How do I tell what size my Honda engine is?
You can find the engine type identification code on all Honda engines. It usually starts with two letters that denote the engine series. This is followed by some numbers which identify the engine size.
What year is the oldest Honda Civic?
1972
The line-off ceremony for the first-generation Civic in July 1972 raised the expectations of every Honda associate. The Civic hit the market after only two years of development, which was at the time an industry record.
What engine is in my Honda Civic?
The engine type code is stamped into the side of the engine, usually close to the serial number. Engine type codes may be up to 4 characters. If a code is less than 4 characters, you may see asterisks as placeholders (i.e. an engine stamped with QX** is a QX type engine.)
What engine is in a 1981 Honda Civic hatchback?
HONDA Civic 3 Doors 1.3L 2AT FWD (60 HP)
| ENGINE SPECS – 1.3L 2AT FWD (60 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Displacement: | 1335 cm3 |
| Power: | 44 KW @ 5000 RPM 60 HP @ 5000 RPM 59 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 69 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 94 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Carburetor |
What engine is in a 1980 Honda Civic?
Honda Civic (second generation)
| Honda Civic Second generation (SL/SS/SR/ST/VC/WD) | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1335 cc EN1/EN4 I4 1335 cc EJ CVCC I4 1488 cc EM CVCC I4 |
| Transmission | 4/5-speed manual 2-speed Hondamatic (1979–1980) 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm (88.6 in) (3-door) 2,320 mm (91.3 in) |
