2003 Honda City vs. 1998 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2003 Honda City is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Tigra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Tigra would be higher. At 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Tigra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Opel Tigra. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Tigra weights approximately 115 kg more than 2003 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, 1998 Opel Tigra (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda City | 1998 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | City | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
