2002 Opel Vectra vs. 2012 Hyundai i40
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i40 is newer by 10 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Vectra (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i40. (113 HP @ 400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i40 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2002 Opel Vectra.
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, 2012 Hyundai i40 (260 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Vectra. (171 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Vectra | 2012 Hyundai i40 | |
| Make | Opel | Hyundai |
| Model | Vectra | i40 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1503 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.3 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
