1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1996 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1996 Opel Corsa is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Land Rover 109 (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Opel Corsa. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1996 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Corsa. (83 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1996 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | 109 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |
