1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, 2010 Opel Antara is newer by 14 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 235 kg more than 2010 Opel Antara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Opel Antara | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Antara |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |