2003 Opel Vectra vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 10 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 263 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
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, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Vectra | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Vectra | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1227 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4556 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
