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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (176 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (168 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1115 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 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 (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (250 Nm @ 1950 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 | 2926 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |