1990 Honda Civic vs. 1973 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1973 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Commodore weights approximately 144 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 1973 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 1973 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1973 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1973 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
