2002 Chrysler Concorde vs. 2008 Opel Corsa

To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chrysler Concorde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chrysler Concorde would be higher. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chrysler Concorde is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chrysler Concorde weights approximately 551 kg more than 2008 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, 2002 Chrysler Concorde (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Chrysler Concorde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2002 Chrysler Concorde has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Chrysler Concorde will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Chrysler Concorde 2008 Opel Corsa
Make Chrysler Opel
Model Concorde Corsa
Year Released 2002 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2737 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 0 HP
Torque 258 Nm 139 Nm
Torque RPM 4850 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 79.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.5 mm 81.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1621 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 3830 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.1 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 45 L


 

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