1977 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Opel Vectra

To start off, 1988 Opel Vectra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1988 Opel Vectra. (73 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Vectra weights approximately 115 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord.

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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Vectra. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Vectra.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Honda Accord 1988 Opel Vectra
Make Honda Opel
Model Accord Vectra
Year Released 1977 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1599 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 80 HP 73 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 126 Nm 108 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.4:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 890 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 61 L


 

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