Opel Vectra 1995 vs Honda Accord 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 61 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 47 NM less than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
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: | Used also on Opel Astra | 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: | 4.48 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Opel Vectra is smaller. Opel Vectra is 12 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | no data | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Vectra has 50 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.8 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`715 | 1`930 | |
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| Quality: | average | high | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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