1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Opel Astra. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 755 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Astra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
