2004 Opel Vectra vs. 2004 Toyota 4Runner

To start off, both 2004 Opel Vectra and 2004 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 Opel Vectra. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 335 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 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Vectra. (265 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Vectra.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Opel Vectra 2004 Toyota 4Runner
Make Opel Toyota
Model Vectra 4Runner
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 245 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 382 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1585 kg 1920 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.2 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 87 L


 

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