2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,720 cc (6 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 1323 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Astra. 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (262 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 52 L |