2000 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Opel Astra
To start off, 2001 Opel Astra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Astra weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Astra. (127 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2001 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 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 | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |