2005 Opel Astra vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2005 Opel Astra and 2005 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra.
Because 2005 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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 RAV4 (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Astra | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Astra | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1445 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 57 L |
