1973 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Civic | 1999 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Civic | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1168 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |
