2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 3,201 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 141 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra. 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | LR2 | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 200 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 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |