2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 2008 Opel Vectra

To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager and 2008 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Vectra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 525 kg more than 2008 Opel Vectra.

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, 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Vectra. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Vectra.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager 2008 Opel Vectra
Make Chrysler Opel
Model Grand Voyager Vectra
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2498 cc 1909 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 315 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 90.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 185 km/hour 217 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.1 seconds 9.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2060 kg 1535 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.7 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 61 L


 

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