2003 GMC Yukon vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2003 GMC Yukon 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 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Yukon (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Yukon weights approximately 526 kg more than 2003 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Yukon | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Yukon | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2290 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
