1988 Opel Corsa vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1988 Opel Corsa. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1888 kg more than 1988 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Corsa. (134 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Opel Corsa | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Corsa | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
