2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2007 Opel Vectra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 2005 Honda Civic and 2007 Opel Vectra are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Opel Vectra. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vectra weights approximately 325 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, 2007 Opel Vectra (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Vectra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |