2000 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 98 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Opel Ascona 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 1975 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Ascona |
Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |