2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2007 Acura RDX and 2007 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (192 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Because 2007 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX 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, both vehicles can yield 353 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Acura | Opel |
| Model | RDX | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1980 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
