2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Astra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (166 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Astra weights approximately 135 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, 2007 Opel Astra (262 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |