1984 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2008 Opel Tigra is newer by 24 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 (101 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Opel Tigra. (69 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Tigra weights approximately 410 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, 2008 Opel Tigra (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2008 Opel Tigra has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Tigra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2008 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Tigra |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 69 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |