2000 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 262 kg more than 2000 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, 2008 Toyota Corolla (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Corsa | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1127 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
