2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Astra would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1189 kg more than 2006 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra. 2007 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Astra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 52 L |
