2005 Honda Pilot vs. 2005 Opel Vectra

To start off, both 2005 Honda Pilot and 2005 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 635 kg more than 2005 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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 Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Vectra. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Vectra. 2005 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Pilot 2005 Opel Vectra
Make Honda Opel
Model Pilot Vectra
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3474 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 240 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 328 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2010 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 7.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 77 L 61 L


 

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