2006 Opel Astra vs. 2006 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2006 Opel Astra and 2006 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (154 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra.

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 Toyota Camry (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Opel Astra 2006 Toyota Camry
Make Opel Toyota
Model Astra Camry
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1364 cc 2358 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 125 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.3 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 70 L


 

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