2005 Honda Jazz vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2005 Honda Jazz 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (77 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Astra weights approximately 332 kg more than 2005 Honda Jazz. 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 Honda Jazz (151 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (140 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 2005 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Jazz | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 52 L |
