1993 Opel Calibra vs. 2000 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2000 Opel Corsa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Calibra weights approximately 329 kg more than 2000 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Opel Calibra | 2000 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Calibra | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
