2005 Opel Astra vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 3 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 1,812 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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 2008 Toyota Condor. 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 Opel Astra (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Astra | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Astra | Condor |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1812 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 142 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1360 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |