2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda and 2005 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (106 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Corsa weights approximately 244 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. 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, 2005 Opel Corsa (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (89 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Panda | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |