2009 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Vauxhall Sintra
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Vauxhall Sintra would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Vauxhall Sintra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Vauxhall Sintra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Vauxhall Sintra should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Vauxhall Sintra weights approximately 601 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Vauxhall Sintra (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Vauxhall Sintra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1997 Vauxhall Sintra | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Civic | Sintra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
