2005 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 352 kg more than 2008 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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Astra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1533 kg | 1181 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |