2005 Fiat Doblo vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Doblo 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 215 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 (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Doblo | 2005 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Doblo | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1145 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
