2008 Opel Astra vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, both 2008 Opel Astra and 2008 Toyota Condor were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 634 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Opel Astra 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Opel Toyota
Model Astra Condor
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2986 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Torque 142 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 22.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 1712 kg
Vehicle Length 3510 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 70 L


 

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