2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2011 Opel Insignia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Insignia (158 HP) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Opel Insignia (350 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2011 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Defender | Insignia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2737 mm |