1994 Honda Today vs. 1999 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1999 Opel Vectra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Vectra (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Vectra weights approximately 760 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today 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, 1999 Opel Vectra (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1999 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Today | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
