2007 Opel Astra vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2007 Opel Astra and 2007 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Astra (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Astra weights approximately 203 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Astra | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Astra | 206 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
