2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2005 Opel Speedster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2005 Opel Speedster.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Speedster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Speedster. (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Speedster. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Speedster has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Speedster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Speedster |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2340 mm |