1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 460 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic.
Because 1978 Opel Rekord 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 1978 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1978 Opel Rekord (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Rekord | Civic |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |