2005 Infiniti M vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Infiniti M 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 835 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Infiniti M 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 2005 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Infiniti M (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa. 2005 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Infiniti M | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Infiniti | Opel |
Model | M | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 453 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2500 mm |