2010 Opel Insignia vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Opel Insignia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Opel Insignia would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2010 Opel Insignia. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Insignia.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Opel Insignia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Insignia. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Insignia. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Insignia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Opel Insignia | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Insignia | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1856 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1498 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2737 mm | 2743 mm |
