2006 Opel Vectra vs. 2006 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, both 2006 Opel Vectra and 2006 Suzuki Aerio were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Aerio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Aerio (155 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Opel Vectra. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Aerio should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Vectra weights approximately 455 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Aerio.
Because 2006 Suzuki Aerio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Aerio 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, 2006 Suzuki Aerio (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Vectra. (168 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Aerio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Vectra | 2006 Suzuki Aerio | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Vectra | Aerio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
