2003 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2003 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Tigra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Tigra would be higher. At 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Tigra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Tigra (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Civic weights approximately 1 kg more than 1998 Opel Tigra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Honda Civic (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Tigra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Civic | 1998 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Tigra |
Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |