1996 Opel Vectra vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, both 1996 Opel Vectra and 1996 Rover 200 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Opel Vectra. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Vectra weights approximately 280 kg more than 1996 Rover 200.
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, 1996 Opel Vectra (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Vectra | 1996 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Vectra | 200 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
