1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Opel Astra
To start off, 2012 Opel Astra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 578 kg more than 2012 Opel Astra.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2012 Opel Astra (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Opel Astra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Astra |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |