Opel Vectra 1997 vs Toyota Carina E 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 73 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 27 HP more power than Toyota Carina E, whereas torque is 73 NM more than Toyota Carina E. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Vectra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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: | 3 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Omega | Used also on Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Carina E might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Vectra 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: | 4.48 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra is 5 cm shorter than the Toyota Carina E, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Vectra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Opel Vectra has 10 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Carina E. The Toyota Carina E may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Carina E, which means Opel Vectra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Carina E has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Carina E, so Toyota Carina E quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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