2007 Kia Cee'd vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2007 Kia Cee'd 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Cee'd (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (87 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 341 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.
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 Kia Cee'd (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Cee'd | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Cee'd | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 922 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 46 L |
