1996 Opel Corsa vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Corsa. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Corsa. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1996 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1996 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Corsa | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Corsa | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 229 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
