2007 BMW 328 vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2007 BMW 328 and 2007 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (168 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2007 Opel Astra | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 328 | Astra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
