2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1996 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1996 Opel Vectra. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Vectra.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 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 LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Vectra. (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Vectra. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1996 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 1996 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1996 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | LR3 | Vectra |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4393 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |