2000 Opel Astra vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 7 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2000 Opel Astra. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Astra.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Astra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Astra | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Astra | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
