2005 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1995 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Frontera weights approximately 488 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 1995 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Opel Frontera (170 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 1995 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1995 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Frontera |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1685 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1639 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |