2005 Opel Corsa vs. 1995 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 184 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, 1995 Plymouth Acclaim (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Corsa | 1995 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Corsa | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
