2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C5 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 517 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. 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 Citroen C5 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C5 | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C5 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 16 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 44 L |