2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 2001 Opel Omega
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Omega would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Omega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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, 2001 Opel Omega (447 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (425 Nm). This means 2001 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 2001 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery 3 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
