2004 Opel Vectra vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Vectra (165 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (164 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 540 kg more than 2004 Opel Vectra.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Vectra. (266 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Vectra | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Vectra | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
