2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2007 Opel Tigra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Tigra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Tigra (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Opel Tigra.
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, 2007 Opel Tigra (166 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (119 Nm). This means 2007 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Tigra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 166 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |