1996 Opel Corsa vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1996 Opel Corsa. (66 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 715 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 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Corsa. (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Corsa | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Corsa | Forester |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2615 mm |
