2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Punto 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Fiat Punto. 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 Fiat Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Punto | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Punto | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |