2006 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Admiral (143 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 53 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Opel Admiral 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 1970 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Admiral |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2202 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |