1996 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1996 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 and 1996 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1996 Opel Corsa. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1996 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Corsa. (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1996 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | 155 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
