1997 Opel Corsa vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, both 1997 Opel Corsa and 1997 Renault Spider were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Spider (140 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1997 Opel Corsa. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Spider weights approximately 10 kg more than 1997 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Renault Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Renault Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Corsa. (82 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Opel Corsa | 1997 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Corsa | Spider |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 973 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
