2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2012 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1109 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 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa. 2012 Nissan Titan 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. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Opel Corsa 2012 Nissan Titan
Make Opel Nissan
Model Corsa Titan
Year Released 2005 2012
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1248 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 69 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1181 kg 2290 kg
Vehicle Length 3820 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 4060 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.5 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 44 L 140 L


 

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