1988 Opel Corsa vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1988 Opel Corsa. (73 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Corsa.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 589 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Corsa. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Corsa. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1988 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1988 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Opel Corsa | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Corsa | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2891 mm |
