1990 Mercury Capri vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2003 Opel Vectra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Capri would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Capri (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 385 kg more than 1990 Mercury Capri.
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, 2003 Opel Vectra (221 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Capri | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Capri | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
