2002 Opel Astra vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Astra would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2002 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 816 kg more than 2002 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Astra. (127 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Opel Astra | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Astra | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 4477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3190 mm |