2010 Land Rover LR4 vs. 2003 Holden Astra
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Astra would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2003 Holden Astra. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1494 kg more than 2003 Holden Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Holden Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Astra. (165 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover LR4 | 2003 Holden Astra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Holden |
| Model | LR4 | Astra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2646 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2610 mm |
