2004 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Opel Combo
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Combo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Combo would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Combo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Opel Combo. (64 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 Opel Combo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 2003 Opel Combo. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Combo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2003 Opel Combo | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Combo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |