1988 Opel Corsa vs. 1988 Renault 5
To start off, both 1988 Opel Corsa and 1988 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Corsa (73 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1988 Renault 5. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Corsa weights approximately 30 kg more than 1988 Renault 5. 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 Opel Corsa (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 5. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Opel Corsa | 1988 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Corsa | 5 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2420 mm |
