1987 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 270 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic.
Because 1970 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 1970 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1970 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2680 mm |
