2007 Opel Corsa Classic 1.6 Essentia vs. 2007 Opel Corsa 1.2 Twinport Automatic
To start off, both 2007 Opel Corsa Classic 1.6 Essentia and 2007 Opel Corsa 1.2 Twinport Automatic 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 Classic 1.6 Essentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa Classic 1.6 Essentia (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa 1.2 Twinport Automatic. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa Classic 1.6 Essentia should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa 1.2 Twinport Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa 1.2 Twinport Automatic weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa Classic 1.6 Essentia.
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 Classic 1.6 Essentia (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa 1.2 Twinport Automatic. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa Classic 1.6 Essentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa 1.2 Twinport Automatic. 2007 Opel Corsa 1.2 Twinport Automatic has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa Classic 1.6 Essentia has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa Classic 1.6 Essentia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Opel Corsa 1.2 Twinport Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Opel Corsa Classic 1.6 Essentia | 2007 Opel Corsa 1.2 Twinport Automatic | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Corsa | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |