1997 Daihatsu Move vs. 1997 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1997 Daihatsu Move and 1997 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Opel Astra (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1997 Daihatsu Move. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1997 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Astra weights approximately 190 kg more than 1997 Daihatsu Move. 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, 1997 Opel Astra (103 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Move. (67 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Move.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Move | 1997 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Move | Astra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 846 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3320 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |
