2001 Honda City vs. 2006 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2006 Opel Tigra is newer by 5 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 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Tigra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Opel Tigra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Tigra weights approximately 295 kg more than 2001 Honda City.
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, 2006 Opel Tigra (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 2006 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | City | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
