2003 Opel Vectra vs. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, both 2003 Opel Vectra and 2003 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Frontera (203 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (152 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 136 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 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Vectra | 2003 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Vectra | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
