2001 Hyundai Atos vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2001 Hyundai Atos and 2001 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Atos. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Corsa weights approximately 158 kg more than 2001 Hyundai Atos. 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, 2001 Opel Corsa (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Hyundai Atos | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Atos | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 44 L |
