1998 Opel Astra vs. 1998 Peugeot Partner
To start off, both 1998 Opel Astra and 1998 Peugeot Partner were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Astra (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot Partner. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot Partner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Astra weights approximately 130 kg more than 1998 Peugeot Partner. 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, 1998 Opel Astra (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot Partner. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot Partner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Astra | 1998 Peugeot Partner | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Astra | Partner |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
