1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2004 Opel Vectra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Vectra (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 567 kg more than 2004 Opel Vectra.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Vectra. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
