1998 Honda Life vs. 2011 Opel Astra
To start off, 2011 Opel Astra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Astra (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Astra weights approximately 488 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Opel Astra (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 2011 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Life | Astra |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |