2004 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Opel Astra
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Astra weights approximately 275 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 2003 Opel Astra (173 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2003 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |