1999 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 1999 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 1999 Daihatsu Cuore and 1999 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Vectra (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Cuore. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Vectra weights approximately 697 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Cuore. 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, 1999 Opel Vectra (170 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Cuore. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Cuore | 1999 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Cuore | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.9 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |
