2001 Opel Corsa vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Opel Corsa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 152 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.
Because 1987 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (130 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Corsa | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Corsa | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
