1986 Honda Civic vs. 1976 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Commodore weights approximately 385 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Opel Commodore 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 1976 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1976 Opel Commodore (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 1976 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2670 mm |
