2000 Opel Corsa vs. 1970 Triumph 2000
To start off, 2000 Opel Corsa is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Corsa (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 2000. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 189 kg more than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Triumph 2000 (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Corsa | 1970 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Corsa | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
