1997 Honda Life vs. 2008 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2008 Opel Vectra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Vectra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Vectra weights approximately 713 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life 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, 2008 Opel Vectra (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2008 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1908 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
