Honda Accord 1999 vs Opel Vectra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 23 HP more power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Opel Vectra. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.8 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Accord consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Rover 25, Rover 45 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Honda Accord is larger. Honda Accord is 10 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 790 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Accord has 30 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra. This could mean that the Honda Accord uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.7 metres more than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Honda Accord can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`870 | |
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| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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