2002 Honda Civic vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 476 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator.
Because 1978 Opel Senator 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 1978 Opel Senator. 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 (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Senator |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |