2007 Citroen C1 vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C1 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 Citroen C1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C1 | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C1 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 44 L |