1999 Holden Astra vs. 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, both 1999 Holden Astra and 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1999 Holden Astra. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 570 kg more than 1999 Holden Astra. 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, 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Astra. (165 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Astra. 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora has automatic transmission and 1999 Holden Astra has manual transmission. 1999 Holden Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Astra | 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Astra | Aurora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |
