1984 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 415 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 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 1990 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1990 Opel Senator | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Senator |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 202 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |