2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Opel Astra
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Astra would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Opel Astra. (437 HP @ 7350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 301 kg more than 2001 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Astra. (531 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Astra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7350 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
