1993 Opel Corsa vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Corsa (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 454 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (224 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Corsa. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 224 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 | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
