2001 Opel Corsa vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Opel Corsa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 255 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa.
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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Opel Corsa | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Corsa | Carina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 59 L |