2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport vs. 2011 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC
To start off, both 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport and 2011 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC (239 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC weights approximately 115 kg more than 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport. 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, 2011 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Opel Astra 1.8 Sport | 2011 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Astra | Astra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |
