2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 245 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia 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 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Familia | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | Familia | Corsa |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |