2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1993 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1993 Opel Corsa. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Corsa.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Corsa. (90 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Corsa. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1993 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1993 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1993 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | LR2 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
