1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1990 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1990 Fiat Tempra and 1990 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1990 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 256 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Fiat Tempra (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1990 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Tempra | Corsa |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |