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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Vectra (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 5700 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 176 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 (229 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
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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 | 1995 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1309 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |