2007 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Tucson 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 2,648 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tucson (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 578 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 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa. 2007 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Tucson | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Tucson | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2648 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |