2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2003 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1153 kg more than 2003 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
