1981 Honda Civic Hatchback 1300 DX
The 1981 Honda Civic Hatchback 1300 DX is a 68-hp 1.3-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $5,144 MSRP.
It makes 68 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 77 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm.
The Civic Hatchback measures 148.0 inches long on a 88.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,821 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $5,144 ($18,392 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.3L (1335cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EJ1) |
| Displacement | 1.3 L |
| Horsepower | 68 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 77 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 12-valve (CVCC: main intake/exhaust valves plus 1 auxiliary pre-chamber valve per cylinder) |
| Injection Type | 3-barrel carburetor (CVCC stratified-charge pre-chamber design) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded regular (leaded permitted outside California/high-altitude areas) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 148 in |
| Width | 61 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 88.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 1,821 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 36 in |
| Headroom Rear | 34 in |
| Legroom Front | 40 in |
| Legroom Rear | 28 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 50 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 50 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 50 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars