2007 Opel Vectra vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2007 Opel Vectra and 2007 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Vectra (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vectra weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia. 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, 2007 Opel Vectra (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Vectra | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Vectra | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
