2005 Honda FR-V vs. 2005 Opel Combo
To start off, both 2005 Honda FR-V and 2005 Opel Combo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda FR-V (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Opel Combo. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda FR-V weights approximately 256 kg more than 2005 Opel Combo. 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, 2005 Honda FR-V (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Combo. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Combo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda FR-V | 2005 Opel Combo | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | FR-V | Combo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 52 L |
