2005 Opel Vectra vs. 2006 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 2,358 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (154 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra.

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 (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Opel Vectra 2006 Toyota Camry
Make Opel Toyota
Model Vectra Camry
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1909 cc 2358 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 321 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 96 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 70 L


 

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