2007 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2007 Opel Vectra

To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Terracan and 2007 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Vectra (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 457 kg more than 2007 Opel Vectra.

Because 2007 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2007 Opel Vectra (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Terracan.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Hyundai Terracan 2007 Opel Vectra
Make Hyundai Opel
Model Terracan Vectra
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2900 cc 2958 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 345 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.4:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 168 km/hour 217 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13 seconds 9.8 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2162 kg 1705 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 7.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 60 L


 

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