2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic and 2000 Vauxhall Omega were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 505 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 Vauxhall 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 2000 Vauxhall 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, 2000 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2000 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Civic | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
