2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, 2007 Opel Astra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (262 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Opel Astra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Defender | Astra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
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 | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |