2005 Opel Astra vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover

To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Astra would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1379 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Opel Astra 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
Make Opel Land Rover
Model Astra ALL-NEW Range Rover
Year Released 2005 2013
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2013 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line electric
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 97 HP 370 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 11.5:1
Top Speed 193 km/hour 200 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.5 seconds 8.9 seconds
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1110 kg 2489 kg
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2745 mm


 

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