2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2001 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2001 Opel Vectra. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Vectra.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Vectra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2001 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | LR2 | Vectra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |