2006 Acura RL vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2006 Acura RL and 2006 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Because 2006 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa. 2006 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RL | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Acura | Opel |
| Model | RL | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 45 L |
