2000 Opel Corsa vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 12 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Venga (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 654 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, 2012 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa. 2000 Opel Corsa has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Opel Corsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Opel Corsa | 2012 Kia Venga | |
Make | Opel | Kia |
Model | Corsa | Venga |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17:01 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1710 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 48 L |