2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1996 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Opel Vectra. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1996 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Vectra. (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1996 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Defender | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
