2005 Opel Astra vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Opel Astra and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Astra weights approximately 144 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Astra | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Astra | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
