2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal and 2003 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Because 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra. 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Kamal | Vectra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |