2000 Mazda Protege vs. 2002 Opel Astra
To start off, 2002 Opel Astra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Protege. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Protege would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Protege is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 585 kg more than 2002 Opel 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, 2002 Opel Astra (173 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 2002 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege. 2000 Mazda Protege has automatic transmission and 2002 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2002 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Protege will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Protege | 2002 Opel Astra | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | Protege | Astra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 173 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 88.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |