2002 Honda City vs. 1996 Opel Astra
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Astra would be higher. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Astra weights approximately 63 kg more than 2002 Honda City.
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, 2002 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Astra. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda City | 1996 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | City | Astra |
Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |