2006 Opel Corsa vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Corsa weights approximately 194 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Toyota Sprinter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Toyota Sprinter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Corsa | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Corsa | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2340 mm |