1991 Opel Calibra vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 59 kg more than 1991 Opel Calibra.
Because 1991 Opel Calibra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Opel Calibra 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, 1991 Opel Calibra (174 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1991 Opel Calibra has manual transmission. 1991 Opel Calibra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Opel Calibra | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Calibra | Civic |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
