2005 Opel Vectra vs. 2005 Opel Vectra 1.8
To start off, both 2005 Opel Vectra and 2005 Opel Vectra 1.8 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra 1.8 (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra . (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra 1.8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Vectra 1.8 weights approximately 70 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 1.8 (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Vectra . (164 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra 1.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Vectra .
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Vectra | 2005 Opel Vectra 1.8 | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Vectra | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
