1990 Holden Statesman vs. 1990 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1990 Holden Statesman 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1990 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Statesman weights approximately 795 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.
Because 1990 Holden Statesman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden Statesman (386 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Corsa. 1990 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Holden Statesman | 1990 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | Statesman | Corsa |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |