2005 Kia Carens vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carens 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 2 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 318 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (148 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carens | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Carens | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
