2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2012 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i20 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (106 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i20 weights approximately 51 kg more 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 (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Corsa | 2012 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Opel | Hyundai |
Model | Corsa | i20 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17:01 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |