1999 Opel Vectra vs. 1999 Toyota Paseo
To start off, both 1999 Opel Vectra and 1999 Toyota Paseo were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Paseo (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Opel Vectra. (81 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Vectra weights approximately 480 kg more than 1999 Toyota Paseo.
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 (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Paseo. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Vectra | 1999 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Vectra | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2390 mm |
