2006 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Opel Astra

To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 485 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.

Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Accord 2008 Opel Astra
Make Honda Opel
Model Accord Astra
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2360 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 80.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 88.2 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.5:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 1325 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 52 L


 

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