2006 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sparky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sparky would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sparky (86 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sparky should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sparky weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Sparky 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, 2005 Toyota Sparky 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 (166 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sparky. 2005 Toyota Sparky 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. 2005 Toyota Sparky will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Corsa | 2005 Toyota Sparky | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Corsa | Sparky |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |