2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 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 670 kg more than 2004 Opel Vectra.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Vectra. 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 (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Vectra. (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Vectra. 2004 Opel Vectra has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Opel Vectra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Vectra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 61 L |