2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 33 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Opel Astra (262 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2007 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Astra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |