1978 Opel Senator vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 279 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Opel Senator 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 Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Senator | Civic |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1216 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 50 L |