2005 Opel Astra vs. 2005 Peugeot 607
To start off, both 2005 Opel Astra and 2005 Peugeot 607 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 607. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 120 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 Peugeot 607 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Astra | 2005 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Astra | 607 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |
