1991 Opel Astra vs. 1991 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1991 Opel Astra and 1991 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Opel Astra (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1991 Peugeot 405. (90 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1991 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1991 Opel Astra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Opel Astra (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Peugeot 405. (132 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1991 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Opel Astra | 1991 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Astra | 405 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
