2001 Hyundai Dynasty vs. 2001 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2001 Hyundai Dynasty and 2001 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Astra (437 HP @ 7350 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Dynasty. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Dynasty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Dynasty weights approximately 530 kg more than 2001 Opel Astra.
Because 2001 Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Dynasty, 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 Opel Astra (531 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Dynasty. (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Dynasty. 2001 Hyundai Dynasty has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Hyundai Dynasty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Hyundai Dynasty | 2001 Opel Astra | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Dynasty | Astra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 437 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7350 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2620 mm |