2006 Opel Corsa vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2006 Opel Corsa and 2006 Opel Astra 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 Corsa and 2006 Opel Astra 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 Opel Corsa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Astra weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Corsa | 2006 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Corsa | Astra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| 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 | 69 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 201 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 | 165 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 52 L |
