2003 Opel Vectra vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 455 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 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Vectra | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Vectra | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2169 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
