2008 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2002 Opel Vectra. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Vectra.
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, 2002 Opel Vectra (251 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2002 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
