2005 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 91 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster.
Because 1998 Opel Speedster 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 1998 Opel Speedster. 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, 1998 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Speedster |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |