2004 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Opel Astra
To start off, 2011 Opel Astra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Astra weights approximately 244 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, 2011 Opel Astra (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2011 Opel Astra has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Opel Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2011 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |