2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2000 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 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 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 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 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2000 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | LR2 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
