2006 Opel Astra vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Astra would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1224 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.
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2006 Opel Astra | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Opel | Land Rover |
Model | Astra | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2745 mm |