2007 Citroen C5 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 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 447 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C5 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C5 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 241 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |