2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2000 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (301 HP) has 201 more horse power than 2000 Opel Vectra. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1121 kg more than 2000 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Vectra. (150 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2000 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | LR3 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
