2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic 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 1,802 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Opel Astra (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Astra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1802 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |
