1999 Opel Corsa vs. 1996 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1999 Opel Corsa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Paseo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Paseo would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Paseo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Paseo (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1999 Opel Corsa. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Corsa weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 Toyota Paseo.
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 Toyota Paseo (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Corsa. (82 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Paseo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Corsa | 1996 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 972 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2390 mm |
