2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 556 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 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Corsa | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |
