2005 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 2005 BMW 320 and 2005 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. (130 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2005 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 320 | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
