1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1995 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1995 Opel Corsa. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1995 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Corsa. (103 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1995 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Corsa |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |