2002 Opel Astra vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, both 2002 Opel Astra and 2002 Xedos 9 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Astra (187 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2002 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2002 Opel Astra.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Opel Astra (256 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Astra | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Opel | Xedos |
| Model | Astra | 9 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
