2003 Opel Vectra vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, 2005 Xedos 9 is newer by 2 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Xedos 9 weights approximately 95 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Vectra | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Opel | Xedos |
| Model | Vectra | 9 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
