2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Astra 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 286 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1159 kg more than 2006 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Astra. 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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (201 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2006 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Astra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 52 L |
