2004 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 37 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, 1967 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 440 kg more than 1967 Opel Kadett.
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, 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Kadett |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |