Opel Vectra 1995 vs BMW 3 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 22 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Vectra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Vectra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
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Opel Vectra is larger. Opel Vectra is 27 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Vectra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Opel Vectra has 155 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Opel Vectra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 1`635 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Vectra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Vectra, so Opel Vectra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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