2005 Opel Vectra vs. 2007 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2007 Holden Captiva is newer by 2 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Holden Captiva weights approximately 655 kg more than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Because 2007 Holden Captiva 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, 2007 Holden Captiva 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 (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Holden Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Holden Captiva. 2007 Holden Captiva has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Holden Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Vectra | 2007 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Opel | Holden |
Model | Vectra | Captiva |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |