2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C3 would be higher. Both 2005 Citroen C3 and 2007 Opel Corsa are equipped with a 1,398 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C3 weights approximately 37 kg more than 2007 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, 2005 Citroen C3 (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C3 | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C3 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |