1993 Ford Orion vs. 1994 Opel Tigra
To start off, 1994 Opel Tigra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Tigra (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1993 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Tigra should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Tigra weights approximately 90 kg more than 1993 Ford Orion. 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, 1993 Ford Orion (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Tigra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Tigra. 1994 Opel Tigra has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Orion has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Orion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Opel Tigra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Orion | 1994 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Orion | Tigra |
Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |