1979 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 1979 Honda Civic and 1979 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Vauxhall Astra (74 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 60 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Honda Civic (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Vauxhall Astra. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Civic | 1979 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Civic | Astra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2520 mm |
