2002 Vauxhall Vectra vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Vectra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 186 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, 2007 Volvo V50 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (164 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volvo |
| Model | Vectra | V50 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
