2009 Honda Element vs. 1993 Opel Calibra
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1993 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Calibra weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Honda Element.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 1993 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Element | Calibra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
