2002 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 174 kg more than 2002 Ford Ka.
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, 2008 Opel Astra (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ka. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Ka | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Ka | Astra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88.2 mm |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 52 L |