1996 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 5 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 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 512 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Vauxhall 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, 2001 Vauxhall 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, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2001 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Civic | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
