2003 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2003 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Civic weights approximately 260 kg more than 1967 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Opel Kadett 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 1967 Opel Kadett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1967 Opel Kadett (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Civic | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Kadett |
Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |