1996 Opel Vectra vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Jazz (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Opel Vectra. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Vectra.
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, 1996 Opel Vectra (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Opel Vectra | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Vectra | Jazz |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |