2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1982 Vauxhall Astra

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Vauxhall Astra would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 915 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Astra.

Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. (96 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Vauxhall Astra. 1982 Vauxhall Astra has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Vauxhall Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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