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 1110 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (160 Nm @ 2600 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 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |