2006 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2006 Honda Accord and 2006 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Opel Vectra. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Vectra weights approximately 300 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Vectra. (168 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2006 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Vectra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |