2002 Opel Vectra vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2002 Opel Vectra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Vectra (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Venture.
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 Opel Vectra (251 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Vectra | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Vectra | Venture |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
