2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1995 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Tigra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Tigra would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 715 kg more than 1995 Opel Tigra.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Opel Tigra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Tigra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1995 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Tigra |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 88 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |