2007 Honda Element vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2007 Honda Element 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 880 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 Honda Element 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 Honda Element 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 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Element | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Element | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |