1977 Honda Civic vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 637 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1980 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Civic | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |
