2001 Honda City vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2004 Opel Vectra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 2,169 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Vectra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Vectra weights approximately 565 kg more than 2001 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Opel Vectra (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | City | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
