2008 Opel Astra vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Opel Astra and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 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 263 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 (262 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic 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 Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Astra | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Astra | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 262 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |