2004 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2004 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Omega would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 32 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord.
Because 2002 Vauxhall Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Vauxhall Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (306 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Accord | Omega |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
