2005 Lada 2123 vs. 2005 Holden Astra
To start off, both 2005 Lada 2123 and 2005 Holden 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 Holden Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Lada 2123. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lada 2123 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2005 Holden Astra.
Because 2005 Lada 2123 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Holden Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lada 2123 will offer significantly more control. 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 (173 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada 2123. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada 2123. 2005 Holden Astra has automatic transmission and 2005 Lada 2123 has manual transmission. 2005 Lada 2123 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada 2123 | 2005 Holden Astra | |
| Make | Lada | Holden |
| Model | 2123 | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
