1996 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, 2005 Opel Astra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Astra weights approximately 15 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord.
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, 2005 Opel Astra (281 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (200 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord. 1996 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 2005 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Astra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
