2000 Nissan President vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, 2005 Opel Astra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan President weights approximately 709 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Nissan President 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 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel 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 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra. 2000 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan President | 2005 Opel Astra | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | President | Astra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1181 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2500 mm |