2007 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2007 BMW 318 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (192 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 377 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Because 2007 BMW 318 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 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Opel Corsa (353 Nm @ 1980 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 318 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1980 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1203 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |