2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Ram 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1173 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.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (161 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Ram | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 45 L |
