2002 Opel Vectra vs. 2001 Seat Tango
To start off, 2002 Opel Vectra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Tango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Tango would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Tango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2002 Opel Vectra. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Vectra weights approximately 30 kg more than 2001 Seat Tango.
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 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Vectra. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Vectra | 2001 Seat Tango | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Vectra | Tango |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2210 mm |
