2006 Hyundai Accent vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Accent 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 (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Accent. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Accent.
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, 2006 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Accent. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Accent | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Accent | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
