1996 Honda CRX vs. 2006 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2006 Opel Vectra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda CRX would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Opel Vectra. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Vectra weights approximately 485 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX.
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, 2006 Opel Vectra (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 2006 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | CRX | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |
