2007 Opel Astra vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2007 Opel Astra and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (118 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 615 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Astra | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Astra | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 90 L |
