2009 Lada Kalina vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 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, 2009 Lada Kalina (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Lada Kalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Kalina | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | Kalina | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |
