2005 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 420 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
