1999 Opel Vectra vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, 2005 Xedos 9 is newer by 6 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. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1999 Opel Vectra. (81 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Xedos 9 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1999 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Vectra. (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Vectra | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Opel | Xedos |
| Model | Vectra | 9 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
