2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo weights approximately 345 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 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | Vaneo | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 44 L |
