1984 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2010 Opel Insignia is newer by 26 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Insignia (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Opel Insignia (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2010 Opel Insignia 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. 2010 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2010 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Insignia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1856 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2737 mm |
