2000 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2000 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 2000 Mercedes-Benz C and 2000 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Astra (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 315 kg more than 2000 Vauxhall Astra.
Because 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercedes-Benz C (315 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Astra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercedes-Benz C | 2000 Vauxhall Astra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
Model | C | Astra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2146 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |