2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2001 Opel Frogster
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Frogster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Frogster would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1490 kg more than 2001 Opel Frogster.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Frogster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Frogster. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Frogster. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Frogster has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Frogster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2001 Opel Frogster | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Frogster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 52 L |