2001 Opel Astra vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2001 Opel Astra 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Astra (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Astra weights approximately 370 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 Opel Astra (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa. 2001 Opel Corsa has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Opel Corsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Astra | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Astra | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 44 L |
