1998 Nissan Rasheen vs. 1998 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1998 Nissan Rasheen and 1998 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Opel Astra. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Astra weights approximately 126 kg more than 1998 Nissan Rasheen.
Because 1998 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Rasheen 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, 1998 Opel Astra (188 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Rasheen | 1998 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Rasheen | Astra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
