2006 Opel Corsa vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 357 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.
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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (166 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Corsa | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Opel | Kia |
| Model | Corsa | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |
