1982 Opel Corsa vs. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, both 1982 Opel Corsa and 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1982 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit weights approximately 160 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Corsa. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Opel Corsa | 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Corsa | Rabbit |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 991 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |