2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Vectra (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Opel Vectra (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Vectra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 1910 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |