2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic vs. 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Automatic

To start off, both 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic and 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Automatic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Automatic (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Automatic should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Automatic weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic. 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, 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Automatic (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic 2007 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Automatic
Make Opel Opel
Model Astra Astra
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1362 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 105 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 125 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73.4 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80.6 mm 81.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 180 km/hour 187 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.6 seconds 12.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1230 kg 1265 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.3 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 52 L


 

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