2001 Opel Astra vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 2001 Opel Astra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Astra (437 HP @ 7350 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2001 Opel Astra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Opel Astra (531 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Astra | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Astra | 928 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3998 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 437 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7350 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
