2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2005 Opel Corsa and 2005 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC90 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 953 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 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa. 2005 Volvo XC90 has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Opel Corsa | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Corsa | XC90 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 2198 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 70 L |