2005 Opel Vectra vs. 2005 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 2005 Opel Vectra and 2005 Opel Frontera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Frontera weights approximately 90 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.
Because 2005 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Frontera 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, 2005 Opel Vectra (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Frontera. 2005 Opel Vectra has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Opel Vectra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Vectra | 2005 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Vectra | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
