1998 Opel Astra vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Astra would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1998 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1394 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 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Astra. (127 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Astra. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1998 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 1998 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Astra | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Astra | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2891 mm |
