2003 Opel Corsa vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2003 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 280 kg more than 2003 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Hilux is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Corsa | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3090 mm |
