2005 Opel Vectra vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Opel Vectra and 2005 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (246 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Vectra | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Vectra | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
