1994 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1996 Opel Frontera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Frontera (115 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1994 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 795 kg more than 1994 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Opel Frontera (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Civic | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
