2001 Opel Corsa vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2001 Opel Corsa and 2001 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Skoda Octavia (99 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 260 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 Skoda Octavia (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (130 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Opel Corsa | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Opel | Skoda |
Model | Corsa | Octavia |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |