1996 Opel Corsa vs. 1996 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1996 Opel Corsa and 1996 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Corsa (66 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Opel Astra. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Astra weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Opel Corsa (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Astra. (103 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Corsa | 1996 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Corsa | Astra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
