2000 Honda S-MX vs. 2006 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2006 Opel Vectra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S-MX (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Opel Vectra. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Vectra weights approximately 275 kg more than 2000 Honda S-MX.
Because 2000 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda S-MX 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, 2006 Opel Vectra (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda S-MX | 2006 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S-MX | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |
