2005 Opel Astra vs. 2006 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2006 Lancia Musa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Astra would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Musa. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Musa weights approximately 45 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 Astra (173 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Musa. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Musa. 2006 Lancia Musa 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. 2006 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Astra | 2006 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Opel | Lancia |
Model | Astra | Musa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 47 L |