2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1365 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 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 44 L |