2000 Opel Astra vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2000 Opel Astra and 2000 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2000 Opel Astra. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Astra.
Because 2000 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Porsche Boxster (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Astra | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Astra | Boxster |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |