2005 Opel Vectra vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Vectra weights approximately 239 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
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 (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Vectra | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Vectra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
