2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2011 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2011 Opel Corsa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fiesta (89 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Corsa weights approximately 103 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
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 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fiesta | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 12 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 | 1127 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |