2009 Honda Stream vs. 2006 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2009 Honda Stream is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Opel Vectra. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Vectra weights approximately 374 kg more than 2009 Honda Stream.
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, 2006 Opel Vectra (168 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Stream | 2006 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Stream | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
