2003 Opel Astra vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Astra would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2003 Opel Astra. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 751 kg more than 2003 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Opel Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Astra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Astra | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Opel | Lincoln |
| Model | Astra | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 72 L |
