2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2007 Opel Tigra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Opel Tigra. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Tigra weights approximately 425 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 Opel Tigra (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
