2007 Citroen C8 vs. 2007 Opel Corsa

To start off, both 2007 Citroen C8 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C8 (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C8 weights approximately 633 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 C8 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Citroen C8 2007 Opel Corsa
Make Citroen Opel
Model C8 Corsa
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1387 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 106 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 169 km/hour 160 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.6 seconds 12.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1743 kg 1110 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4050 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.2 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 50 L


 

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