2000 Opel Corsa vs. 2000 Kia Clarus
To start off, both 2000 Opel Corsa and 2000 Kia Clarus were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Clarus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Clarus (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Clarus should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Clarus weights approximately 365 kg more than 2000 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Kia Clarus (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Clarus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa. 2000 Kia Clarus 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 Kia Clarus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Corsa | 2000 Kia Clarus | |
| Make | Opel | Kia |
| Model | Corsa | Clarus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
