2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 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 2,495 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 1065 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1246 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 69 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 44 L |