2003 Opel Vectra vs. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, both 2003 Opel Vectra and 2003 SsangYong Chairman H were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (152 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 53 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 SsangYong Chairman H 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 SsangYong Chairman H. 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 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Opel Vectra | 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Opel | SsangYong |
Model | Vectra | Chairman H |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |