1991 Mazda 121 vs. 1991 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1991 Mazda 121 and 1991 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mazda 121 (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1991 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1991 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mazda 121 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Mazda 121 (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1991 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mazda 121 | 1991 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 121 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
