2005 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Opel Omega
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Omega weights approximately 423 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.
Because 2004 Opel Omega 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 2004 Opel Omega. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2004 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Omega |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
