1999 Honda City vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, 2007 Opel Astra is newer by 8 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 1,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Astra weights approximately 290 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, 2007 Opel Astra (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | City | Astra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
