1990 Rover Metro vs. 2011 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2011 Opel Corsa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover Metro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover Metro would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Corsa (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Rover Metro. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Corsa weights approximately 380 kg more than 1990 Rover Metro. 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 Rover Metro (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Rover Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover Metro | 2011 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Rover | Opel |
| Model | Metro | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 46 L |
