2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2005 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Tigra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Tigra would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2005 Opel Tigra. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Tigra.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Tigra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Tigra. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Tigra. 2008 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Tigra has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Tigra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2005 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | LR2 | Tigra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1370 mm |