2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2000 Opel Astra
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Astra would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Astra (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 917 kg more than 2000 Opel Astra.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Astra. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Astra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2000 Opel Astra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Defender | Astra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 52 L |