2000 Opel Astra vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Astra would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 2000 Opel Astra. (190 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1297 kg more than 2000 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Astra. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Astra. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Opel Astra | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Opel | Land Rover |
Model | Astra | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2672 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 104 L |