2000 Opel Corsa vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 590 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Corsa | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Corsa | Impreza |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |