2001 Fiat Doblo vs. 2001 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Doblo and 2001 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Vectra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Vectra weights approximately 170 kg more than 2001 Fiat Doblo. 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, 2001 Opel Vectra (270 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Doblo | 2001 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Doblo | Vectra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1246 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |