2007 Opel Vectra vs. 2003 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2007 Opel Vectra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Opel Vectra. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vectra weights approximately 24 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2007 Opel Vectra (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avalon. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Vectra | 2003 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Vectra | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
