2002 Vauxhall Vectra vs. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2002 Vauxhall Vectra and 2002 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Sharan (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 368 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Sharan (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (164 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | 2002 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vectra | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
