2005 Holden Vectra vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2005 Holden Vectra and 2005 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Holden Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Vectra (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Vectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Vectra weights approximately 7 kg more than 2005 Opel Vectra. 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, 2005 Opel Vectra (270 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Vectra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Vectra | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Vectra | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
