1984 Honda Civic vs. 1991 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 1991 Vauxhall Astra is newer by 7 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1991 Vauxhall Astra. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1991 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Vauxhall Astra. (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1991 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Civic | Astra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
