2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1997 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Opel Tigra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Opel Tigra would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1144 kg more than 1997 Opel Tigra.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Opel Tigra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Tigra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Tigra. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1997 Opel Tigra has manual transmission. 1997 Opel Tigra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1997 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1389 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 88 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
