Opel Vectra 1999 vs Opel Vectra 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
| Opel Vectra 1999 engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Vectra 2008, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Opel Vectra 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.8 | |
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The Opel Vectra 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra 1999 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra 1999 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Vectra 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Vectra 1999 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Opel Vectra 1999 is smaller. Opel Vectra 1999 is 11 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra 2008, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vectra 1999 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | 500 litres | |
| Opel Vectra 1999 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Opel Vectra 2008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra 1999 (by 290 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra 1999 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra 2008. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Vectra 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra 1999 has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Opel Vectra 2008, so Opel Vectra 2008 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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