2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1648 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Corsa | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
