2002 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, 2007 Opel Astra is newer by 5 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Astra weights approximately 64 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2007 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |