2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Opel Agila
To start off, 2005 Opel Agila is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 158 more horse power than 2005 Opel Agila. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2005 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Agila. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Agila. (88 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Agila |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 42 L |
