2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Vectra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Vectra weights approximately 349 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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 (316 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2004 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 2004 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Vectra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 316 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1503 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |