1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 1985 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1985 Opel Corsa. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Corsa.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Land Rover Defender | 1985 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Defender | Corsa |
Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 68 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2850 mm |