2003 Opel Corsa vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando is newer by 6 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 960 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 2009 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando 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, 2009 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Corsa | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Corsa | Korando |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
