2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic and 2000 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Astra (190 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Astra weights approximately 325 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Opel Astra (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2000 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |