2002 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1982 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1982 Opel Corsa. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 650 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Corsa. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Freelander | 1982 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Freelander | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2350 mm |
