2009 Opel Astra 1.6 Essentia vs. 2009 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport
To start off, both 2009 Opel Astra 1.6 Essentia and 2009 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Opel Astra 1.6 Essentia. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Astra 1.6 Essentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport weights approximately 395 kg more than 2009 Opel Astra 1.6 Essentia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport (262 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Astra 1.6 Essentia. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Astra 1.6 Essentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Opel Astra 1.6 Essentia | 2009 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Sport | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Astra | Astra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 8.1 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 | 1230 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |
