2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,477 cc, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2008 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1320 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Corsa | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4477 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.5 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 17.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 141 L |
