2007 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Holden Astra

To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Astra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP) has 127 more horse power than 1984 Holden Astra. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Astra.

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 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Astra. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Astra. 1984 Holden Astra has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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