2007 BMW 530 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 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2007 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 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, 2007 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 530 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 14.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |