2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Opel Astra. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Astra weights approximately 124 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Opel Astra (142 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (133 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 142 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1226 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |