2004 Opel Vectra vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 Opel Vectra and 2004 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Vectra (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Vectra weights approximately 9 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Opel Vectra (165 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Vectra | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vectra | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
