Opel Vectra 2002 vs Honda Accord 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Vectra) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Accord) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Opel Vectra engine produces 11 HP less power than Honda Accord, but torque is 105 NM more than Honda Accord. Despite less power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Vectra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Opel Vectra and Honda Accord are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.4 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Opel Vectra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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