2006 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2006 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Aveo 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Vectra (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Vectra weights approximately 335 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. 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 Opel Vectra (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. (105 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Aveo | 2006 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Aveo | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
