1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 2003 Opel Astra
To start off, 2003 Opel Astra is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Astra (148 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 162 kg more than 2003 Opel Astra.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 2003 Opel Astra (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 2003 Opel Astra has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Opel Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Land Rover 88 | 2003 Opel Astra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | 88 | Astra |
Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2740 mm |