1993 Ford Orion vs. 2010 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2010 Opel Corsa is newer by 17 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, 1993 Ford Orion (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Opel Corsa. (87 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Corsa weights approximately 210 kg more than 1993 Ford Orion.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Orion | 2010 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Orion | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1960 mm |
