2000 Nissan Stagea vs. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 22 kg more than 2000 Nissan Stagea.
Because 2000 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Vauxhall Vectra (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea. 2000 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 2002 Vauxhall Vectra has manual transmission. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Stagea | 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Stagea | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
