2007 Honda Civic vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 195 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Opel Admiral. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Admiral |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |