2007 Nissan Micra vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Micra 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 Nissan Micra. 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 Opel Corsa (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Micra. (129 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Micra | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Micra | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1386 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |