1979 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1982 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1982 Opel Corsa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. Both 1979 Fiat Mirafiori and 1982 Opel Corsa are equipped with a 1,297 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Corsa (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 250 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa.
Because 1979 Fiat Mirafiori is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 102 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat Mirafiori | 1982 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Mirafiori | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
