1996 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1994 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Frontera weights approximately 429 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 1994 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Opel Frontera (171 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1994 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
