2006 Chevrolet Optra vs. 2000 Honda City
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Optra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Optra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Optra (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Optra should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Optra (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Optra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Optra | 2000 Honda City | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Optra | City |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
