1978 Opel Senator vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 35 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 86 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
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, 2013 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, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Senator | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Senator | Civic |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |