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 92 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. (100 HP @ 4300 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 10 kg more than 2003 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. (205 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra.
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 | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |