2005 Kia Carens 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 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carens would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 330 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 Kia Carens (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carens | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Carens | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 162 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 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 | 1350 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 44 L |