2006 Opel Astra vs. 2006 Lancia Musa
To start off, both 2006 Opel Astra and 2006 Lancia Musa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Opel Astra and 2006 Lancia Musa are equipped with a 1,248 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Astra (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Musa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Astra weights approximately 55 kg more than 2006 Lancia Musa. 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 Opel Astra (201 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Musa. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Musa. 2006 Lancia Musa has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Astra | 2006 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Opel | Lancia |
| Model | Astra | Musa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 47 L |
