2003 Opel Vectra vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2003 Opel Vectra and 2003 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Vectra (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 407. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 407. 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 (229 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 407. (163 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Vectra | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Vectra | 407 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
