2009 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Omega.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2003 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2003 Vauxhall Omega has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2003 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | Civic | Omega |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |