2005 Kia Optima vs. 2005 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, both 2005 Kia Optima and 2005 Vauxhall Vectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Optima (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Optima weights approximately 187 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall 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 Kia Optima (241 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra. (164 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Optima | 2005 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Kia | Vauxhall |
| Model | Optima | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
