2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Discovery and 2006 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 83 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1125 kg more than 2006 Opel 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 2006 Opel 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Opel Astra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Astra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 52 L |