2005 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 95 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 (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Grandis | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
