2001 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2001 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 2001 Daewoo Lanos and 2001 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc, 2001 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 195 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Lanos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Vauxhall Astra (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Lanos | 2001 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Daewoo | Vauxhall |
| Model | Lanos | Astra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1795 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
