2000 Opel Corsa vs. 2000 Buick Century

To start off, both 2000 Opel Corsa and 2000 Buick Century were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine.

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 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa. 2000 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Opel Corsa 2000 Buick Century
Make Opel Buick
Model Corsa Century
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1389 cc 3134 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 0 HP 165 HP
Torque 104 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2780 mm


 

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