2002 Opel Vectra vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2002 Opel Vectra. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Vectra.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Vectra. (251 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Vectra | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Vectra | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4477 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 141 L |
