2003 BMW 325 vs. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, both 2003 BMW 325 and 2003 Vauxhall Vectra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. (174 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Vauxhall Vectra (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2003 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 325 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
