2002 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, 2005 Opel Astra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 121 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra.
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 Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2005 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1145 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |