2004 Opel Astra vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Astra would be higher. Both 2004 Opel Astra and 2005 Rover 75 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Astra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2004 Opel Astra.
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 (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Opel Astra | 2005 Rover 75 | |
Make | Opel | Rover |
Model | Astra | 75 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.6 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 | 1325 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |