2003 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Opel Agila

To start off, both 2003 Honda Accord and 2003 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2003 Opel Agila. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 455 kg more than 2003 Opel Agila. 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, 2003 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Agila. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Agila.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Honda Accord 2003 Opel Agila
Make Honda Opel
Model Accord Agila
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2204 cc 998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1015 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 3510 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 44 L


 

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