2003 Opel Vectra vs. 2003 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2003 Opel Vectra and 2003 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Clio (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 405 kg more than 2003 Renault Clio.
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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Clio. (191 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Vectra | 2003 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Vectra | Clio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
