2001 Opel Corsa vs. 2001 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 2001 Opel Corsa and 2001 Suzuki Samurai were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Corsa (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 245 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Because 2001 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Samurai will offer significantly more control. 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 Suzuki Samurai (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Suzuki Samurai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Corsa | 2001 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Corsa | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
