2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Toyota Solara
To start off, both 2005 Opel Corsa and 2005 Toyota Solara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Solara (161 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Solara weights approximately 592 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, 2005 Toyota Solara (224 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (108 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Corsa | 2005 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Solara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 803 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
