2011 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC vs. 2011 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic
To start off, both 2011 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC and 2011 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC and 2011 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC (239 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic. (197 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic weights approximately 232 kg more than 2011 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic. (262 Nm @ 1950 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 GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Opel Astra 2.0+ OPC | 2011 Opel Astra GTC 2.0 Turbo Panoramic | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Astra | Astra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |
