2000 Honda Life vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2004 Opel Vectra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Vectra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Vectra weights approximately 695 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 2004 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, 2004 Opel Vectra (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Life | Vectra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1910 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 | 57 Nm | 321 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |