2000 Honda City vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 1,589 cc, 2008 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 290 kg more than 2000 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, 2008 Opel Astra (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 2008 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | City | Astra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1589 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
