2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Opel Trixx

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Trixx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Trixx 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 1020 kg more than 2004 Opel Trixx.

Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Trixx. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Trixx. (173 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Trixx.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Defender 2004 Opel Trixx
Make Land Rover Opel
Model Defender Trixx
Year Released 2008 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 1251 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 69 HP
Torque 301 Nm 173 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 1700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 69.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89 mm 82 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 130 km/hour 170 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 17.5 seconds 13.2 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 6 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1870 kg 850 kg
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 1950 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 30 L


 

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