2005 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 Opel Vectra. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Vectra weights approximately 8 kg more than 2005 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, 1996 Opel Vectra (168 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1996 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1666 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
