2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1988 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1988 Opel Vectra. (73 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 425 kg more than 1988 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Vectra. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1988 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 75 L |
