2005 Opel Astra vs. 2002 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2005 Opel Astra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Allion (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (84 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Allion should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Astra weights approximately 66 kg more than 2002 Toyota Allion.
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, 2002 Toyota Allion (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (138 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Allion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Astra | 2002 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Astra | Allion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
