1987 Opel Senator vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.

Because 1987 Opel Senator 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 1987 Opel Senator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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