2001 Fiat Brava vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2003 Opel Vectra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Brava 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 93 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 460 kg more than 2001 Fiat Brava. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Brava. (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Brava | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Brava | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
