1993 Opel Corsa vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 461 more horse power than 1993 Opel Corsa. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1758 kg more than 1993 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Corsa. (90 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Corsa. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1993 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1993 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Opel Corsa | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Corsa | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2743 mm |
