1993 Opel Corsa vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1993 Opel Corsa and 1993 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (121 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1993 Opel Corsa. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1993 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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 Peugeot 405 (177 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Corsa. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Opel Corsa | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Corsa | 405 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
