2004 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2005 Toyota Prius is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Prius (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Opel Corsa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Prius weights approximately 190 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 Opel Corsa (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Prius. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Opel Corsa | 2005 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Corsa | Prius |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 45 L |