1988 Opel Vectra vs. 1988 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1988 Opel Vectra and 1988 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Peugeot 405 (89 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1988 Opel Vectra. (56 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Vectra weights approximately 28 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 405.
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, 1988 Peugeot 405 (132 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Vectra. (105 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Opel Vectra | 1988 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Vectra | 405 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
