2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Panda 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Corsa (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 803 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda 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 Fiat Panda 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 Opel Corsa (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Panda | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Panda | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 15.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |