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1981 Honda Civic Sedan 1500 GL Auto

The 1981 Honda Civic Sedan 1500 GL Auto is a 63-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 sedan with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $6,368 MSRP.

It makes 63 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 77 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm.

The Civic Sedan measures 161.0 inches long on a 91.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,978 lb.

Spec Value
Price
MSRP$6,368 ($22,768 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EM1)
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower63 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque77 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 12-valve (CVCC: main intake/exhaust valves plus 1 auxiliary pre-chamber valve per cylinder)
Injection Type3-barrel carburetor (CVCC stratified-charge pre-chamber design)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
Recommended FuelUnleaded regular (required -- catalytic-converter equipped)
Dimensions & Weight
Length161 in
Width61 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase91.3 in
Curb Weight1,978 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front36 in
Headroom Rear35 in
Legroom Front40 in
Legroom Rear30 in
Shoulder Room Front50 in
Shoulder Room Rear50 in
Hip Room Front50 in
Hip Room Rear50 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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