2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Vauxhall Astra 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 64 more horse power than 2000 Vauxhall Astra. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 195 kg more than 2000 Vauxhall Astra. 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 2000 Vauxhall Astra. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | Discovery | Astra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
