2003 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2003 Opel Vectra

To start off, both 2003 Lancia Ypsilon 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Vectra (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 640 kg more than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Opel Vectra (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Lancia Ypsilon 2003 Opel Vectra
Make Lancia Opel
Model Ypsilon Vectra
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 94 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 130 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72.1 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.5:1
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.9 seconds 9.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 870 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 3780 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.6 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.4 L/100km 12.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.6 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 61 L


 

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