2007 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 194 kg more than 2008 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 Honda Accord (224 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Astra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |