2000 Holden Astra vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Astra would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Astra (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Astra should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 398 kg more than 2000 Holden Astra.
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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Astra. (165 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Astra | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Astra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
