2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Opel Corsa and 2005 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (56 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 895 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (105 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa. 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Corsa | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Corsa | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2293 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1840 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
