2000 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2011 Opel Insignia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Insignia (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Opel Insignia. 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, 2011 Opel Insignia (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2011 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Insignia |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2737 mm |