1993 Opel Corsa vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Corsa (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (87 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 259 kg more than 1993 Opel Corsa.
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, 2001 Toyota Corolla (221 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Corsa. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Opel Corsa | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
