2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Smart Coupe
To start off, both 2005 Opel Corsa and 2005 Smart Coupe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Corsa weights approximately 451 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Opel Corsa (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe. 2005 Smart Coupe 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 Smart Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Corsa | 2005 Smart Coupe | |
| Make | Opel | Smart |
| Model | Corsa | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 33 L |
