1989 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1993 Opel Frontera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1989 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Civic.
Because 1993 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Opel Frontera (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Civic | 1993 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
