1994 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1998 Opel Astra

To start off, 1998 Opel Astra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1998 Opel Astra. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 995 kg more than 1998 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (270 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Astra. (130 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Astra.

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