1998 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Opel Agila
To start off, 2010 Opel Agila is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2010 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 140 kg more than 2010 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Honda Accord (187 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Agila. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2010 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Agila |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 41 L |
