1996 Mitsubishi Challenger vs. 1996 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger 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 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger (138 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1996 Opel Corsa. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger weights approximately 955 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.
Because 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger | 1996 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Challenger | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
