2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Honda Odyssey 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 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.
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 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra. 2008 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Odyssey | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3469 cc | 1589 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 328 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 52 L |