2005 Opel Astra vs. 2005 Opel Combo
To start off, both 2005 Opel Astra and 2005 Opel Combo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Combo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Opel Combo. (64 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Astra weights approximately 104 kg more than 2005 Opel Combo. 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 (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Combo. (130 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Combo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Astra | 2005 Opel Combo | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Astra | Combo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 18.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |
