2012 Opel Corsa vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2012 Opel Corsa and 2012 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2012 Opel Corsa. (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Opel Insignia (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Opel Corsa | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Corsa | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2737 mm |
