2005 Renault Clio vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2005 Renault Clio and 2005 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Clio (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Vectra weights approximately 553 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio.
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 (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (200 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Clio | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Renault | Opel |
| Model | Clio | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
