How to Identify Different Generations of the Civic?

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The Civic can be distinguished by its exterior design across generations, with each generation featuring distinct changes. The specific timelines are as follows: 1. The first-generation Civic was produced from 1972 to 1979; 2. The second-generation Civic from 1980 to 1983; 3. The third-generation Civic from 1984 to 1987; 4. The fourth-generation Civic from 1988 to 1992; 5. The fifth-generation Civic from 1993 to 1994. The Civic is positioned as a compact car, with body dimensions of 4658mm in length, 1800mm in width, 1416mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2700mm. In terms of powertrain, it offers two options: the first is equipped with a 1.0T inline 3-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a CVT transmission, delivering a maximum power of 92KW and maximum torque of 173NM; the second features a 1.5T inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, available with either a 6-speed manual or CVT transmission, producing a maximum power of 130KW and maximum torque of 226NM.