1999 Opel Vectra vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Vectra would be higher. Both 1999 Opel Vectra and 2004 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Opel Vectra. (81 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Vectra.
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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (215 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Vectra. (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Vectra | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Vectra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 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 | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
