1996 Hyundai Sonata vs. 1996 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1996 Hyundai Sonata and 1996 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Astra (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Sonata. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 255 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Hyundai Sonata (132 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Astra. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Hyundai Sonata | 1996 Opel Astra | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Sonata | Astra |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |