2006 Opel Astra vs. 2006 Proton Gen-2
To start off, both 2006 Opel Astra and 2006 Proton Gen-2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Proton Gen-2 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Proton Gen-2 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Opel Astra (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Proton Gen-2. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Proton Gen-2.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Astra | 2006 Proton Gen-2 | |
Make | Opel | Proton |
Model | Astra | Gen-2 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |