2008 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Astra would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Astra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Astra weights approximately 171 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. 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, 2004 Opel Astra (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2004 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |