2002 Vauxhall Vectra vs. 2011 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2011 Nissan Versa is newer by 9 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Versa (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 248 kg more than 2011 Nissan Versa.
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, 2011 Nissan Versa (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra. (168 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Versa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Vauxhall Vectra | 2011 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Nissan |
| Model | Vectra | Versa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1222 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4295 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2601 mm |
