2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 635 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa. 2007 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Freelander | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Freelander | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 15.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
