2003 Opel Vectra vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra. 2011 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Opel Vectra | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Opel | Land Rover |
Model | Vectra | LR2 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |