2007 Opel Corsa vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 55 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
