2005 Hyundai Accent vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Accent 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Astra weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Accent. 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 Opel Astra (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Accent. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Accent | 2005 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Accent | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1200 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
