2007 BMW 116 vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 116 would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2007 BMW 116 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 116. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 116 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |