1990 Opel Corsa vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1990 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 770 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 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Corsa | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Corsa | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
