1995 Honda Today vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2003 Opel Vectra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Vectra (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 1054 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2003 Opel Vectra (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 2003 Opel Vectra has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Opel Vectra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Today | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
