2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2010 Opel Insignia is newer by 6 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 40 more horse power than 2010 Opel Insignia. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Insignia.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Opel Insignia. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Insignia. (230 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2737 mm |
