2002 Opel Vectra vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2002 Opel Vectra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Forester would be higher. Both 2002 Opel Vectra and 2001 Subaru Forester are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2002 Opel Vectra. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Vectra.
Because 2001 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Vectra | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Vectra | Forester |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
