2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Opel Movano

To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Opel Movano were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,462 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Movano is equipped with a bigger engine.

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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Movano. (290 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Movano.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Accord 2008 Opel Movano
Make Honda Opel
Model Accord Movano
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Size 2204 cc 2462 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 0 HP
Torque 340 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 97.1 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 17.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 210 km/hour 145 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 3540 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 100 L


 

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