2006 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic 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 1,802 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (130 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
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 (166 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2005 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 1796 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |