2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 990 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Defender | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1388 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 73.4 mm |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 880 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 46 L |