2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2010 Opel Astra
To start off, 2010 Opel Astra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2010 Opel Astra. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Astra.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Astra. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Astra. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR3 | 2010 Opel Astra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | LR3 | Astra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |