2000 Opel Corsa vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Toyota Prius is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Prius (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 274 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 Opel Corsa (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Corsa | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Prius |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 45 L |
