2001 Opel Corsa vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 569 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, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Corsa | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Corsa | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 58 L |
