1995 Opel Corsa vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1995 Opel Corsa. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1995 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Corsa. (103 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Opel Corsa | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Corsa | 911 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |
