2008 Opel Astra vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2008 Opel Astra and 2008 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,229 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 394 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 Toyota Corolla (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Astra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2229 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |
