2003 Vauxhall Vectra vs. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera

To start off, both 2003 Vauxhall 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 (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra.

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