2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Toyota Caldina
To start off, both 2005 Opel Corsa and 2005 Toyota Caldina were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Caldina (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster 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 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Caldina. (167 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Caldina. 2005 Toyota Caldina 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 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Corsa | 2005 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 50 L |
