1989 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2011 Opel Vivaro is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 473 kg more than 1989 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, 2011 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 2011 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
