2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Opel Astra
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Astra would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Astra (174 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Astra weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Astra. (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Defender | Astra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |
