2005 Holden Astra Automatic vs. 2005 Holden Astra Sedan Automatic
To start off, both 2005 Holden Astra Automatic and 2005 Holden Astra Sedan Automatic 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 Holden Astra Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Astra Automatic (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Holden Astra Sedan Automatic. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Astra Automatic should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Astra Sedan Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Astra Automatic weights approximately 128 kg more than 2005 Holden Astra Sedan Automatic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Holden Astra Automatic (173 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Astra Sedan Automatic. (165 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Astra Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Astra Sedan Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Astra Automatic | 2005 Holden Astra Sedan Automatic | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Astra | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
