2008 Opel Vectra vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 Opel Vectra and 2008 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Vectra weights approximately 431 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 Opel Vectra (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Vectra | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Vectra | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.5 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 | 1455 kg | 1024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 42 L |
