2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2008 Seat Ibiza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Seat Ibiza. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 66 kg more than 2005 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, 2008 Seat Ibiza (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Corsa | 2008 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Corsa | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 45 L |