1996 Opel Astra vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1996 Opel Astra and 1996 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Astra (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Astra weights approximately 55 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla. 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 Opel Astra (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Opel Astra | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Astra | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |