2006 Opel Astra vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2006 Opel Astra and 2006 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Astra (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Astra weights approximately 600 kg more than 2006 Toyota Yaris. 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 (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Astra | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Astra | Yaris |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 66.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |