2005 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 11 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Opel Rekord 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 1969 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1969 Opel Rekord (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Rekord |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1085 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |