2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Opel Agila
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Agila would be higher. At 2,497 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 61 more horse power than 2006 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1115 kg more than 2006 Opel Agila. 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 2006 Opel Agila. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Opel Agila | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Defender | Agila |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 42 L |