2005 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Vauxhall Sintra
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Vauxhall Sintra would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Vauxhall Sintra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Vauxhall Sintra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Vauxhall Sintra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Vauxhall Sintra weights approximately 556 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Vauxhall Sintra (260 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1997 Vauxhall Sintra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1997 Vauxhall Sintra | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | Civic | Sintra |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |