2005 Opel Corsa vs. 1996 Kia Capital

To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Capital would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (101 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Capital weights approximately 350 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.

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, 1996 Kia Capital (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa. 1996 Kia Capital 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. 1996 Kia Capital will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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