2000 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2004 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2004 Opel Corsa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Barchetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Barchetta would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Opel Corsa. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Corsa weights approximately 338 kg more than 2000 Fiat Barchetta.
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, 2004 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Barchetta | 2004 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Barchetta | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2710 mm |
