1988 Opel Vectra vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, both 1988 Opel Vectra and 1988 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Vectra (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (79 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Vectra weights approximately 203 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Opel Vectra (168 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (107 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Opel Vectra | 1988 Renault 19 | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Vectra | 19 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |