2001 Opel Corsa vs. 2001 Saturn SC
To start off, both 2001 Opel Corsa and 2001 Saturn SC were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Saturn SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Saturn SC (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Saturn SC should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Saturn SC weights approximately 165 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 Saturn SC (155 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Saturn SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Corsa | 2001 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Opel | Saturn |
| Model | Corsa | SC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
