2004 Opel Astra vs. 2004 Vauxhall Tigra
To start off, both 2004 Opel Astra and 2004 Vauxhall Tigra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Astra weights approximately 196 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. 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, 2004 Opel Astra (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. (168 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Astra | 2004 Vauxhall Tigra | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Astra | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
