2006 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Punto (79 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 613 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Punto | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Punto | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 18.4:1 |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |