1996 Opel Astra vs. 1996 Suzuki Esteem
To start off, both 1996 Opel Astra and 1996 Suzuki Esteem were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Esteem is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Esteem (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Esteem should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Astra weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Esteem.
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 Suzuki Esteem (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Esteem will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Opel Astra | 1996 Suzuki Esteem | |
Make | Opel | Suzuki |
Model | Astra | Esteem |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |