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 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Opel Tigra. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Tigra weights approximately 98 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2007 Opel Tigra has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Opel Tigra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
