2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Astra (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 92 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, 2008 Opel Astra (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 13.7 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 | 1240 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |