2002 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2002 Honda Civic and 2002 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Vectra (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic.
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, 2002 Opel Vectra (203 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2002 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 2002 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2002 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
