1986 Opel Corsa vs. 1986 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1986 Opel Corsa and 1986 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,775 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 205 (444 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1986 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1986 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Peugeot 205 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 205 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, 1986 Peugeot 205 (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Corsa. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Corsa | 1986 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Corsa | 205 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
