2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corsica
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corsica would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 937 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. 1988 Chevrolet Corsica has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Corsica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1988 Chevrolet Corsica | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Defender | Corsica |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 76 L |