2000 Holden Vectra vs. 2000 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2000 Holden Vectra and 2000 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Holden Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Vectra (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Opel Agila. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Vectra should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Vectra weights approximately 270 kg more than 2000 Opel Agila. 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, 2000 Holden Vectra (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Agila. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Vectra | 2000 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Vectra | Agila |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2370 mm |
