2008 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Opel Agila
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Agila would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2003 Opel Agila. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 339 kg more than 2003 Opel Agila. 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, 2008 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Agila. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2003 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Agila |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |
