2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1988 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1988 Opel Corsa. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1888 kg more than 1988 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Corsa. (134 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1988 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |