1996 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2009 Opel Vivaro is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 274 kg more than 1996 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, 2009 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 2009 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
