2004 Honda Civic vs. 1982 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Vauxhall Astra would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Vauxhall Astra (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 385 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Astra.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. 1982 Vauxhall Astra has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Vauxhall Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 1982 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Civic | Astra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
