2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Opel Speedster
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Opel Speedster were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Speedster weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Opel Speedster 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 2004 Opel Speedster. 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 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |
