2006 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (99 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Astra weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover.
Because 2006 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover 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 Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (260 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Range Rover | 2006 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Range Rover | Astra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 52 L |
