Opel Calibra 1993 vs Opel Astra 2000
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Opel Calibra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Calibra engine produces 23 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Opel Calibra reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.4 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Calibra consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Calibra could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Calibra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Calibra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Opel Calibra 1993 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Calibra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Omega | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.42 m | |
| Opel Calibra is 38 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Calibra is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Calibra has 70 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Opel Calibra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Calibra is 1.4 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Opel Calibra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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