2004 Opel Vectra vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2004 Opel Vectra and 2004 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Opel Vectra. (165 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 305 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 Opel Vectra (266 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Vectra | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Vectra | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
