1982 Fiat Ritmo vs. 2012 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2012 Opel Corsa is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Corsa weights approximately 693 kg more than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat Ritmo | 2012 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Ritmo | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |
