2000 Honda Civic vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 335 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Opel Senator 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 1978 Opel Senator. 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, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Senator will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Senator |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |