Performance Review: Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 3.2 V6 GSi - [2002]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Vauxhall-Opel Vectra Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 3.2 V6 GSi is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2002. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2002 Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12 and the 2002 Pagani Zonda C12 S 7.3.This particular Vauxhall-Opel Vectra has a 3175cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Vectra shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Vectra's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1501 kgs (3309 lbs) this makes the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 3.2 V6 GSi in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 or the give or take 50kg.

The Vauxhall-Opel Vectra shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 3175cc 24V V6 engine produces 208 bhp (155 kW) @ 0 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 208 lb-ft (282.0 Nm) @ 0 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2006 Saab 9-3 2.8 V6 Aero (163.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra.

The Vauxhall-Opel Vectra has a Power to weight ratio of 138.5 bhp per ton and 138.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2002 Vectra competing with the 2006 Saab 9-3 2.8 V6 Aero (163.5 bhp per ton) or the 2003 Mazda RX8 1.3 (163.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra generating around 138.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1984 BMW 6 Series M635 CSi E24 (163.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Porsche Cayman 2.7l (163.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.2 secs, this made the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 3.2 V6 GSi as fast as the 2020 Alfa-Romeo Giulia 2.2 16v Turbo Diesel (7.00 secs) the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (7.00 secs) the 2013 Seat Leon SC 1.8 FR Start-Stop DSG (7.00 secs) the or the 2012 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Cabriolet DSG (7.00 secs). This Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 3.2 V6 GSi is also faster than the 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo 1.4 Turbo (7.10 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (7.10 secs) the 2012 Lexus ES 350 (7.10 secs) the and the 2011 Abarth 500C Essesse 1.4 Turbo (7.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Vectra and the 1996 Honda Integra 1.8 Type R DC2

When talking about the performance of the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.49 secs @ 88.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1996 Honda Integra 1.8 Type R DC2 (15.42 secs), the 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera (15.42 secs), and the 1991 Mercedes 600 SEL V140 (15.42 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2002 version of the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 3.2 V6 GSi has a maximum speed of 154mph.

Top Speed of the 2002 Vectra equals the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (165 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2002 Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 3.2 V6 GSi then how about the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (165 mph), the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (165 mph), or the 2017 Ford Focus RS 2.3 Mountune FPM375 (165 mph).

Related Links:

2002 Vectra Rivals List.

A Brief History of Vauxhall-Opel

Car Comparison