2009 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Opel Agila
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Agila would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Opel Agila. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 210 kg more than 2005 Opel Agila. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Agila. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2005 Opel Agila | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Agila |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 72.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |