2006 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2000 Opel Frontera. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Frontera weights approximately 450 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Opel Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2000 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2198 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
