2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Frontier and 2004 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Opel Vectra. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 296 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Nissan Frontier (274 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Vectra. (167 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Frontier | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
