2006 Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 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, 2006 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fiesta | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |