2005 Fiat Marea Weekend vs. 2005 Opel Astra

To start off, both 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend 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 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Astra weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend.

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 (230 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Marea Weekend 2005 Opel Astra
Make Fiat Opel
Model Marea Weekend Astra
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1585 cc 1908 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 104 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 131 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80.5 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.4 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 18.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1225 kg 1345 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4120 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2610 mm


 

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