2008 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 3,628 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1202 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover 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 (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Range Rover | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3628 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2717 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 52 L |