2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2012 Opel Insignia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia (158 HP) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Insignia. (350 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Defender | Insignia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2737 mm |