2004 Opel Astra vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2004 Opel Astra and 2004 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S60 (138 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Opel Astra. (103 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 86 kg more than 2004 Opel Astra. 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 (231 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S60. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Astra | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Astra | S60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
