2001 Toyota Previa vs. 2011 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2011 Opel Corsa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Previa (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Opel Corsa. (87 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Previa weights approximately 400 kg more than 2011 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 Toyota Previa (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Previa | 2011 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | Previa | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
