1999 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2003 Opel Vectra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 1999 Honda Civic and 2003 Opel Vectra are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
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, 1999 Honda Civic (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (205 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
