2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2006 GMC Envoy and 2006 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1205 kg more than 2006 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Envoy (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2006 Opel Astra | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Envoy | Astra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 52 L |
