2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1220 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1686 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |
