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 1,998 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 342 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Astra | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Astra | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1794 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 126 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |