2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (201 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Opel Vectra. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 7 kg more than 2006 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Audi A4 (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Vectra. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | A4 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
