1993 Honda Prelude vs. 2002 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2002 Opel Vectra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2002 Opel Vectra. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Vectra weights approximately 105 kg more than 1993 Honda Prelude.
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, 1993 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Vectra. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Prelude | 2002 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Prelude | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
