2005 Opel Astra vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2005 Opel Astra and 2005 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (162 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 468 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Tacoma (250 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (143 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Astra | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1649 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 79 L |
