2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2007 Opel Corsa

To start off, both 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1145 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 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Nissan Pathfinder 2007 Opel Corsa
Make Nissan Opel
Model Pathfinder Corsa
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2488 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 172 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 403 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.5:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 170 km/hour 185 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.5 seconds 10.3 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2235 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 50 L


 

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