2000 Opel Astra vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Astra would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Astra. (127 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Astra | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Astra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
