2006 Opel Corsa vs. 2006 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2006 Opel Corsa and 2006 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC70 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (90 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 755 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC70 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, 2006 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Corsa | 2006 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Corsa | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
