2006 Opel Astra vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Opel Astra and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Astra weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Astra | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Astra | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 67 L |