1996 Opel Calibra vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1996 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 357 kg more than 1996 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Calibra | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Calibra | Accord |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2741 mm |
