2012 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Tigra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Tigra would be higher. At 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Opel Tigra. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1443 kg more than 2006 Opel Tigra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Tigra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Tigra. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Freelander | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3191 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
