1996 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Opel Agila
To start off, 2000 Opel Agila is newer by 4 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Opel Agila. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Honda Civic (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Agila. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 2000 Opel Agila | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Agila |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |