1996 Honda Today vs. 2007 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2007 Opel Vectra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Vectra (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vectra weights approximately 775 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 2007 Opel Vectra (266 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2007 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Today | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| 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 | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
