2007 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 118 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 Hyundai Elantra (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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2007 Hyundai Elantra | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Elantra | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 235 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |