2006 Opel Vectra vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Vectra weights approximately 428 kg more than 2008 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, 2006 Opel Vectra (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Vectra | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Vectra | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 370 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 12 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 | 1613 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |