2001 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2001 Hyundai Elantra 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai Elantra (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Hyundai Elantra (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Hyundai Elantra | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Elantra | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
