2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 385 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 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 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (230 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Freelander | Astra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
