2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 4 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 294 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Freelander | Astra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
