1990 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 18 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 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (99 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 409 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Opel Astra (260 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2008 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Astra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1909 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
