2009 Lada Kalina vs. 2009 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2009 Lada Kalina and 2009 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lada Kalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Corsa (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Corsa weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. 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, 2009 Lada Kalina (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Lada Kalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada Kalina | 2009 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Lada | Opel |
Model | Kalina | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |