1985 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Opel Antara

To start off, 2006 Opel Antara is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,899 cc, 2006 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Antara (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1985 Honda Accord. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Accord.

Because 2006 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara 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, 2006 Opel Antara (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord. 2006 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 1985 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1985 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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