1998 Honda NSX vs. 1996 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 2 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1996 Opel Vectra. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 124 kg more than 1996 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Opel Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Vectra. (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1996 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
