2004 Honda Odyssey vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2004 Honda Odyssey 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Odyssey (252 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Opel Vectra. (152 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 480 kg more than 2004 Opel Vectra. 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 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Vectra. (223 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Odyssey | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Odyssey | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2840 mm |
