2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic 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 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Astra weights approximately 159 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 (240 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1685 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |