2000 Mazda 626 vs. 2011 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2011 Opel Corsa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda 626 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Corsa weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 Mazda 626.
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, 2000 Mazda 626 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda 626 | 2011 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 626 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
