2000 Opel Agila vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2003 Opel Vectra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Agila would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Vectra (175 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2000 Opel Agila. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 470 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, 2003 Opel Vectra (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Agila. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Agila | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Agila | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
