2007 Opel Corsa vs. 1996 Rover 200
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 200 would be higher. Both 2007 Opel Corsa and 1996 Rover 200 are equipped with a 1,396 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 200 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 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, 1996 Rover 200 (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 1996 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Corsa | 200 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
