2003 Holden Statesman vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2003 Holden Statesman 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Statesman (316 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 14 kg more than 2003 Holden Statesman.
Because 2003 Holden Statesman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Opel Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden Statesman (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Statesman | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Statesman | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
