2002 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, both 2002 Honda Civic and 2002 Vauxhall Vectra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 314 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. 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, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Civic | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
