1999 Dodge Durango vs. 1999 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1999 Dodge Durango and 1999 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1999 Opel Corsa. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Durango weights approximately 995 kg more than 1999 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango 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, 1999 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Corsa. (82 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Corsa. 1999 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Durango | 1999 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Durango | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
