1998 Honda Civic vs. 1983 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1998 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Civic (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1983 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Civic weights approximately 180 kg more than 1983 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Civic | 1983 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
