2004 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1989 Opel Kadett. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Opel Kadett.
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 (144 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Opel Kadett. (132 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Opel Kadett. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1989 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1989 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1989 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Kadett |
Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 132 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |