2000 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Kadett (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 230 kg more than 1985 Opel Kadett.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic 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, 1985 Opel Kadett (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1985 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1985 Opel Kadett 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 | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Kadett |
Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |