2004 Opel Vectra vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Opel Vectra. (121 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Vectra weights approximately 128 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2004 Opel Vectra (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Vectra | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Vectra | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
