2008 Nissan Tiida vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Tiida 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 1,909 cc, 2008 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 6 kg more than 2008 Nissan Tiida.
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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Tiida.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Tiida | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Tiida | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1909 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 15.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1389 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |