2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1514 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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, 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |