2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Opel Omega

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Omega 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 535 kg more than 2001 Opel Omega.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Omega. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 2001 Opel Omega
Make Land Rover Opel
Model Discovery Omega
Year Released 2008 2001
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2495 cc 2198 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 142 HP
Torque 300 Nm 209 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1665 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 75 L


 

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