2004 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2004 Honda Accord and 2004 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Vectra (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Vectra weights approximately 325 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord. 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, 2004 Opel Vectra (370 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
