Opel Vectra 1997 vs Opel Vectra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra 1997 is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra 1997 engine produces 18 HP more power than Opel Vectra 1999, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Vectra 1999. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 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 1997 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Vectra 1997 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra 1999, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra 1997 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Vectra 1997 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra 1999. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Omega | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Vectra 1999 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra 1997 is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Vectra 1999, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Vectra 1997 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | 790 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra 1997 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Vectra 1999. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`870 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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