2003 Opel Vectra vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 217 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
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 Opel Vectra (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Vectra | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Vectra | Accord |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
