2007 Opel Corsa vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 203 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, 1998 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 922 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
