1996 Opel Astra vs. 1996 Peugeot Partner
To start off, both 1996 Opel Astra and 1996 Peugeot Partner were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot Partner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot Partner (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Opel Astra. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Partner should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot Partner weights approximately 20 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Peugeot Partner (147 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Astra. (128 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot Partner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Astra | 1996 Peugeot Partner | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Astra | Partner |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
