2003 Rover City vs. 2010 Opel Astra
To start off, 2010 Opel Astra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rover City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rover City would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Astra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Astra weights approximately 353 kg more than 2003 Rover City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Opel Astra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rover City | 2010 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Rover | Opel |
| Model | City | Astra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 52 L |
