2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2008 Opel Vectra is newer by 3 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. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Vectra (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Vectra weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 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, 2008 Opel Vectra (370 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
