2005 Citroen C8 vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 2,177 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C8 weights approximately 763 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, 2005 Citroen C8 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C8 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C8 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2177 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 314 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 44 L |