2004 Hyundai Accent vs. 2004 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2004 Hyundai Accent and 2004 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Accent (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 128 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Hyundai Accent (144 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Accent | 2004 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Accent | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1034 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
