2006 Opel Vectra vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Opel Vectra. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1103 kg more than 2006 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Vectra. (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Vectra | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Vectra | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
