2000 Honda Life vs. 1998 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Vectra (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Vectra weights approximately 395 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1998 Opel Vectra (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1998 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
