2004 Honda Civic vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 205 kg more than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Because 1966 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Rekord |
Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |