2000 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 299 kg more than 2000 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Corsa | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 65 L |
