2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, 2007 Opel Astra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2007 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 19 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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 Opel Astra (262 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2007 Opel Astra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Astra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |