1999 Honda City vs. 2003 Opel Astra
To start off, 2003 Opel Astra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Opel Astra. (75 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Astra weights approximately 440 kg more than 1999 Honda City.
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, 2003 Opel Astra (171 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 2003 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | City | Astra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
