1996 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Opel Omega
To start off, 1998 Opel Omega is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1998 Opel Omega. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Omega weights approximately 260 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 1998 Opel Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Opel Omega (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1998 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Omega |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
