2005 Opel Astra vs. 2005 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2005 Opel Astra and 2005 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc, 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Astra weights approximately 224 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.

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 Toyota Camry (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra. 2005 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Opel Astra 2005 Toyota Camry
Make Opel Toyota
Model Astra Camry
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2362 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 97 HP 144 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Top Speed 193 km/hour 197 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.5 seconds 10.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1164 kg 940 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 70 L