1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 2009 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Opel Corsa is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Corsa (89 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Corsa weights approximately 113 kg more than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Land Rover Serie II | 2009 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Serie II | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
