2005 Chevrolet Alero vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Alero and 2005 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Alero. (140 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Alero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Alero weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Opel Astra (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Alero. (199 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Alero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Alero | 2005 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Alero | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
