2005 Opel Astra vs. 2005 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 2005 Opel Astra and 2005 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Opel Tigra. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Tigra weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra.
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 Tigra (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Astra | 2005 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Astra | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1205 kg |
