2008 Opel Corsa vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 25 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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, 1984 Renault 25 (177 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 1984 Renault 25 | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Corsa | 25 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |