1995 Honda Accord vs. 1995 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1995 Honda Accord and 1995 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1995 Opel Astra. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 110 kg more than 1995 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Astra. (103 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 1995 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Astra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
