1968 Opel Commodore vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Commodore (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore weights approximately 336 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Opel Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Opel Commodore (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Commodore | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Commodore | Civic |
Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2239 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |