2001 Mazda 323 vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2001 Mazda 323 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda 323 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 323 weights approximately 315 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 Mazda 323 (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda 323 | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 323 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2500 mm |
