1990 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1995 Opel Calibra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1995 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Calibra weights approximately 164 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Opel Calibra (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1995 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1995 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
