2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Range Rover and 2005 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1290 kg more than 2005 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 Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Vectra. (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Vectra. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Range Rover | Vectra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |