2001 Holden Astra vs. 2001 Volkswagen W12
To start off, both 2001 Holden Astra and 2001 Volkswagen W12 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (590 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 2001 Holden Astra. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen W12 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2001 Holden Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Volkswagen W12 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 2001 Volkswagen W12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Holden 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, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (620 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Astra. (165 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden Astra | 2001 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
| Model | Astra | W12 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 590 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
