2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2005 Opel Corsa and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Opel Corsa 2005 Porsche 911
Make Opel Porsche
Model Corsa 911
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1698 cc 3596 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 99 HP 414 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 560 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 2700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.4:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 183 km/hour 305 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1245 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 3820 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.8 L/100km 12.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 44 L 64 L