2002 Holden Vectra Automatic vs. 2002 Holden Vectra Sedan Automatic

To start off, both 2002 Holden Vectra Automatic and 2002 Holden Vectra Sedan Automatic were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2002 Holden Vectra Automatic and 2002 Holden Vectra Sedan Automatic are equipped with a 2,198 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Vectra Automatic (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Holden Vectra Sedan Automatic. (139 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Vectra Automatic should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Vectra Sedan Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Vectra Automatic weights approximately 230 kg more than 2002 Holden Vectra Sedan Automatic. 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, 2002 Holden Vectra Automatic (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Vectra Sedan Automatic. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Vectra Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Vectra Sedan Automatic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Holden Vectra Automatic 2002 Holden Vectra Sedan Automatic
Make Holden Holden
Model Vectra Vectra
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2198 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 145 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2650 mm


 

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