2005 Opel Agila vs. 2004 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2005 Opel Agila is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Solara weights approximately 455 kg more than 2005 Opel Agila. 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, 2004 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Agila | 2004 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Agila | Solara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
