2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1608 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Opel Corsa 2012 Land Rover Freelander
Make Opel Land Rover
Model Corsa Freelander
Year Released 2005 2012
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1795 cc 2179 cc
Horse Power 106 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 2000 RPM
Top Speed 183 km/hour 181 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10 seconds 10.9 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1100 kg 2708 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7 L/100km 16.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 68 L


 

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