2008 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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 37 more horse power than 2007 Opel Vectra. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vectra weights approximately 310 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Accord (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Vectra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2007 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Vectra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |