2002 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 94 kg more than 1969 Opel Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Opel Commodore 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 1969 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Honda Civic (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Commodore |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |