2006 Honda Civic vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Ascona (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 250 kg more than 1982 Opel Ascona.
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, 1982 Opel Ascona (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 1982 Opel Ascona has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Opel Ascona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Ascona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |