1999 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1999 Honda Civic and 1999 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Opel Astra. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Astra weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
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 Opel Astra (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 1999 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |