2000 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Omega (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (128 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Omega weights approximately 450 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 1994 Opel Omega 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 1994 Opel Omega. 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, 1994 Opel Omega (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1994 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
