2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Astra weights approximately 108 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
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 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |