1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1988 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1988 Fiat Tipo and 1988 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Tipo (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1988 Opel Corsa. (73 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 435 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Fiat Tipo (156 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Corsa. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Fiat Tipo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Corsa. 1988 Fiat Tipo has automatic transmission and 1988 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1988 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Fiat Tipo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1988 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Tipo | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
