2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2008 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Insignia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Insignia would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2008 Opel Insignia. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Insignia.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Insignia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Insignia. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2008 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Range Rover | Insignia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4197 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2737 mm |