1972 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 932 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Vauxhall Omega 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 2002 Vauxhall Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (306 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Civic | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Civic | Omega |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2740 mm |
