2012 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Astra would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1354 kg more than 2007 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 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | 2007 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Range Rover | Astra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1364 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 | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2584 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 52 L |
