2000 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Opel Senator
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 410 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 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Opel Senator. 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 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 1990 Opel Senator has manual transmission. 1990 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 | 1990 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Senator |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
