2006 Opel Corsa vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2006 Opel Corsa and 2006 Renault Clio 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 (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Corsa weights approximately 290 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Corsa | 2006 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Corsa | Clio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 50 L |
