2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Defender and 2008 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 640 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (280 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Defender | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1684 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1230 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 44 L |