2000 Opel Corsa vs. 2000 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2000 Opel Corsa and 2000 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Clio (171 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Clio weights approximately 190 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 Renault Clio (200 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Corsa | 2000 Renault Clio | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Corsa | Clio |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |