2009 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Vectra would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 161 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra. 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, 2009 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra. (164 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2005 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Accord | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 164 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
