2002 Honda Life vs. 2007 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2007 Opel Vectra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Vectra (276 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vectra weights approximately 790 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life 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, 2007 Opel Vectra (355 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2007 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
