1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (192 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 997 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (353 Nm @ 1980 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1980 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1203 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
