2002 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 790 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Astra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1363 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |