2005 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Sonata 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Vectra weights approximately 187 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. 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 (370 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. (199 Nm). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Sonata | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Sonata | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
