2006 Opel Astra vs. 2006 Kia Amanti
To start off, both 2006 Opel Astra and 2006 Kia Amanti were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Amanti (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Amanti weights approximately 494 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.
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 Kia Amanti (298 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (200 Nm). This means 2006 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Astra | 2006 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Opel | Kia |
| Model | Astra | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
