2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, 2011 Kia Venga is newer by 6 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Venga (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Venga weights approximately 239 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.
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 Opel Corsa (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga. 2011 Kia Venga 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. 2011 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Corsa | 2011 Kia Venga | |
Make | Opel | Kia |
Model | Corsa | Venga |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 85.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1343 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |